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Ms. Carmen Guerrero Perez.'U.S. EPA Region 2Caribbean Environmental Protection DivisionCity View Plaza 11-Suite 7000 48 Road 165 Km. 1.2Guaynabo, PR 00968-8069

Re: Municipality of Peiiuelas, Notice of IntentPermit Number PR040034Puerto Rico NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit

Environmental Development & Sustainability, Inc. (EDS) on behalf of PefiuelasMunicipality (Pefiuelas) an owner and operator of a Municipal Separate Storm WaterSystem (MS4) is submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) pursuing coverage under theNPDES Permit PRR040000 issued on July I S\ 2016 by the US Environmental ProtectionAgency (USEPA) for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Please, find attached all the documents with the required information following theformat provided in the document "General Permit for Stormwater from SmallMunicipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems In The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

In case of any doubt, you can contact us at 787-788-7644 or 787-413-6017, SoniaCosme, [email protected]

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Autonomous Municipality of Peiiuelas

National Pollutant DischargeElimination System (NPDES)

Notice of Intent (NOI)for coverage under the

Small Municipal SeparateStorm Sewer System (MS4)

General Permit (PRR040000) forPuerto Rico(Revision)

Septiembre, 20 16

ENVIRONMENTALDEVELOPMENT

& SUSTAINABILITY, Inc.PO Box: 1367, Guaynabo,

PR 00970Telf.:+787- 708.2774

www.edspuertorico.com

http://www.edspuertorico.com

ContentsPart A. General Information 2

Part B. Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information 2

Part C. Eligibility Determination 3

Part D. Map/Boundaries 3

Part E. MS4 Infrastructure (if covered under the 2006 general permit) 3

Part F. Bylaw/Ordinance Development (if covered under the 2006 general permit) 4

Part G. Receiving Waters 4

Part H. Summary of Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) under the 2006 Small MS4General Permit 4

Part I. 2016 Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Summary 9

Part J. Application Certification and Signature 1

United States Environmental Protection AgencyNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under the Small Municipal Separate

Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit (PRR040000) for Puerto Rico

Part A. General Information

1. Name of Municipality or Organization: Autonomous Municipality of Penuelas

2. Type: 0 Federal 0 State Municipality 0 Other: _

3. Existing Permittee: Yes 0 No If yes, provide EPA NPDES Permit Number: P R R 0 4 0 0 3 4

4. Location Address:

a. Street: Casa Alcaldia

b. Pedro Velazquez St

c. City: Penuelas

State: PR Zip Code: 00624

S. Mailing Address:

a. Street: P.O. Box 10

b. City: Pefiuelas State: PR Zip Code: 00624

6. Telephone Number: 787-836-1136 Fax: 787-836-2191

7. E-mail: [email protected]

8. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code (see instructions for common codes): 9199

9. Latitude: (use the format provided.) Longitude: (use the format provided.)

2.2.4.2 Approximate center of the regulated portion of the MS4.

18°03'26"N (degrees, minutes, seconds) 66°43'18"W (degrees, minutes, seconds)

Part B. Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information

1. Name: Eng. Rose Rodriguez

2. Position Title: Planning Director

3. Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Location (web address or physical location): Casa Alcaldia , Land

Planning Department, Pedro Velazquez St Penuelas, PR 00624.


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4. Mailing Address:

a. Street: P.O.Box 10

b. City: Pefiuelas State: PR Zip Code: 00624

5. Telephone Number: 787-836-1136,787-349-1436

6. E-mail: [email protected]

Part C. EligibilityDetermination

1. Endangered Species Act (ESA)determination complete? .Yes 0 No

a. Eligibility Criteria (check all that apply): 0 A 0 B 0 COD E 0 F

2. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) determination complete? • Yes0 No

a. Eligibility Criteria (check all that apply): 0 A B 0 COD

Part D. Map/Boundaries

1. MS4/0rganization Description of regulated boundaries (narrative):

Penuelas is a municipality in Puerto Rico located in the southern coast of the island, south of Adjuntas, east ofGuayanilla, west of Ponce and north of the Caribbean Sea. Pefiuelas is spread over 12 wards and Pefiuelas Pueblo(The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). According to the 2010 Census data for PefiuelasCounty, the population is 24,282 persons. Pefiuelas covers an area of 45.00 square miles. Three rivers runthrough Penuelas Municipality; Macana, Tallaboa, and Guavanes rivers. The first runs approximately seven (7)miles. Tallaboa river runs about 14 miles and is nourished by the Guayanes river. Another body of water presentin Penuelas is the Caribbean Sea, which borders the southern perimeter of the municipality. In terms oftopography, Pefiuelas belongs to the coastal southern plains, but the municipality northern area belongs to theCentral mountain range. In these areas, Macana and Barreal wards, elevations over 800 meters above mean sealevel are experienced.

2. Location Map/Boundaries. A location map must be attached showing the pertinent city, town, wards, or

boundaries, the boundaries of the Small MS4, including surface water body(s), and the "urbanized area" (UA)

when applicable.

Is map attached? • Yes0 No

Part E. MS4 Infrastructure (if covered under the 2006 general permit)

1. Estimated Percent of Outfall Map Complete? (Section 4.2.3 of 2006 general permit): 75%

a. If 100% of 2006 requirements are not met, enter an estimated date of completion: 06/30/2020(MM/DD/YYYY)

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b. Web address where MS4 map is published: See attached maps (Attachment A)If outfall map is unavailable on the internet an electronic or paper copy of the outfall map must beincluded with NOI submission.

Part F. Bylaw/Ordinance Development (if covered under the 2006 general permit)

1. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) authority adopted? • Yes0 No

a. Effective Date or Estimated Date of Adoption: 04/30/2017(MM/DD/YYYY)

2. Construction/Erosion and Sediment Control authority adopted? • Yes0 No


3. Post-Construction Stormwater Management adopted? • Yes0 No


Part G. Receiving Waters

List the names of all surface waterbody segments to which your MS4 discharges. For each waterbody segment, pleasereport the number of outfalls discharging into it and, if applicable, any impairments. You may attach additional

information.

Waterbody Segmentthat receives flowfrom the MS4

Number of Outfallsinto receivingwaterbody segment

Have any monitoring List of Pollutant(s)been performed to causing impairment (ifoutfalls? (Yes/No) applicable)

List ofTMDLPollutant (s) (if any)

Part H. Summary of Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) under the 2006 Small MS4 General Permit

For every measurable goal and associated Best Management Practice (BMP) listed in the adopted program, provide thefollowing information (You may include additional pages):

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BMP Description or BMP ID Goal Continued in Who was the targeted Modification(s) to goals

(e.g. MCM-l) Achieved next permit audience? Explain reason for or BMP for next permit(Yes/No) cycle? not achieving goal. cycle

(Yes/No)

Public Education and Outreach

Establish relationships with No No SWM Committees from Yes

other municipalities neighbors MS4. Lack of

resources

Development of Yes Yes General public, regulated No

Educational and Outreach community.

Material

Develop within the No No General public, regulated No

Municipal government a community. The ordinance

complaint program for SW was not approved. Complains

issues and train personnel were handle by the Planning

in how to handle a Personnel with the consultant

complaint assistance.

Stormwater Educational Yes Yes General public, regulated No

Pamphlet Distribution community.

Campaign

Train teachers from the Yes Yes Teachers from local schools. No

local schools in SWMP andgeneral information.

Outlets labeling campaign Yes Yes General public, regulated No

community.

Include a Pollution Yes Yes General public, regulated No

Prevention Booth in community.

Municipal activities

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Educate the local Yes Yes General public, regulated No

community on recycling community.

programs

Train the leaders of the Yes Yes Community leaders and No

special communities representatives.

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BMP Description or BMP ID Goal Continued in Who was the targeted Modification(s) to goals(e.g. MCM-l) Achieved next permit audience? Explain reason for or BMP for next permit

(Yes/No) cycle? not achieving goal. cycle(Yes/No)

Run a reforestation No No General Public, Regulated Yes. It will be

campaign "Adopt a tree " Community. Lack or resources. substituted by "adopt a

river" to promote

conservation.

Promote the participation Yes Yes General public, regulated No

of the community in the community.

stormwater relatedcomplaint process.

Tallaboa and Guayanes Yes Yes General public, regulated No

River community.

Cleanup activity

Municipal Stormwater No No General public, regulated Yes. It will be substitute

Hotline to request community. Lack of resources by using social

information, report illicit networks (Facebook,

discharge, maintenance twitter, etc.)

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Prepare an SW Ordinance No No General public, regulated Noto address illegal discharges. community. Social and

economic situation.

Map all storm drains outfalls No Yes MS4 permit area. It was Noalong the streams of the completed in 75%. Lack ofurban resources.area with a G PS.

Coordinate with state Yes Yes MS4 permit area Noagencies (i.e. AAA) toimprove and givemaintenance to the sewagesystem in the Municipality

Use the patent registry as a No No Regulated community. Lack of Yes. It was substituteddatabase for commercial resources to create and by field inspection.and industrial inspection manage the database.

Train the personnel in No No Municipal personnel. Lack of Nodetection of illegal human resources.discharges

Create a new ordinance No No General public, regulated Yes. It was substitutedregarding the control and community. The septic tanks by offering a low costoperation of septic tanks. are under the Health cleaning service

Department authority provided by themunicipality.


(e.g. MCM-l) Achieved next permit audience? Explain reason for or BMP for next permit

(Yes/No) cycle? not achieving goal. cycle

(Yes/No)

Construction Site Storm WaterRunoff

Develop procedures for No No Regulated community. No

inspections and Brochures addressingenforcement of stormwater construction activities werecontrol requirements at prepared. Lack of humanconstruction sites resources to be allocated to


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the inspections.

Certified NPDES field No No Municipal personnel. Lack of Yes. Provide local

inspectors resources. training to assigned

personnel.

Conduct site visits to Yes Yes General public, regulated No

construction projects to community.verify compliance withSWMP compliance,specifically, erosion andsedimentation controlmeasures.

Establish liaisons with No No Municipality. Pefiuelas was Yes.

government agencies in approved as autonomous and

order to have in advanced have more control over localinformation regarding new projects.projects approved to bebuilt in the municipality.


(e.g. MCM-l) Achieved next permit audience? Explain reason for or BMP for next permit(Yes/No) cycle? not achieving goal. cycle

(Yes/No)

Post Construction


(e.g. MCM-l) Achieved next permit audience? Explain reason for or BMP for next permit

(Yes/No) cycle? not achieving goal. cycle

(Yes/No)

Inspection during post Yes Yes Regulated Community No

construction phase


Communicate the impact on Yes Yes General public, regulated No

the storm water system posed community.

by construction projects basedon post construction findings.

Inspection during post Yes Yes Regulated Community No

construction phase

Pollution Prevention/Goodhousekeeping

Implement a system to clean Yes Yes General public, regulated No

critical segments of the community.

Municipality of PePluelasstormwater sewersystem on a regular basis.

Cleaning and debris removal at Yes Yes General public, regulated No

PePluelasrivers and creeks. community.

Train maintenance personnel Yes Yes General public, regulated No

on stomwater issues, NPDES community.

General permit, SWMP andBMPs.

Part I. 2016 Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Summary

Part I. 2016 Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Summary

Public Education and Outreach (See Section 2.4.2 for detailed information of required BMPs):

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BMP Description or BMP ID Program Description (Describe the Measurable Goal (What is the end result(e.g. MCM-l) program and how it will inspire public of this program? What indicator will

participation, e.g. special events, determine the goal has been met? (e.g.,volunteer sampling and monitoring participation, amount of samplingefforts, household hazardous waste performed, waste collected, etc.)recycling, etc.)

Public Education and Outreach An educated and informed population Iscrucial for successful implementation andsuccess of this program. If the publicunderstands the Importance of theprogram the municipality will have thesupport to achieve compliance. Publicparticipation Is vital to develop supportand a sense of responsibility, toImplement the plan according to theItinerary, to provide economic benefits,and to increase the participation in othersmunicipal programs.

Public Education and Outreach Maintain all documents pertaining the At least two copies of the SWMP hardSWMP in the Municipal Public Library for copy on the Municipal Public Library andpublic access, and notify this on the or pdf electronic files.website

Public Education and Outreach Continue offering training on SWMP to Train 100% of required personnel.

Training Program the Municipality personnel.

Public Education and Outreach Continue with workshops targeted at Number of participants attendingschool children as well as participants of summer camps to be identify by year ofthe summer camps sponsored by the attendance and place were themunicipal government. workshop was offered.

Number of summer camp offered everyyear.


Part I. 2016 Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Summary (continued)

Public Education and Outreach Include information regarding the storm Changes in websitewater program on Pefiuelas' website, Number of visits to the websitewww.municigio degefiuelas.com links toview the SWMP, and links to access EPAwebsite Phase II NPDESMS4 permit

Public Education and Outreach Post information of the SWMPon Number of visits to the websitePef'luelas Facebook and Twitter webpages.

Public Involvement and Participation (SeeSection 2.4.3 for detailed information of required BMPs):

BMP Description or BMP ID Program Description (Describe the Measurable Goal (What is the end result

(e.g. MCM-l) program and how it will inspire public of this program? What indicator willparticipation, e.g. special events, determine the goal has been met? (e.g.,volunteer sampling and monitoring participation, amount of samplingefforts, household hazardous waste performed, waste collected, etc.)recycling, etc.)

Public Participation and Public participation Is vital to develop

Involvement support and a sense of responsibility, toimplement the plan according to theitinerary, to provide economic benefits,and to Increase the participation in othersmunicipal programs.

Public Participation and Sponsor a booth with information on Number of visitors to the booth

Involvement SWMP in at least one major event such as Number of eventsEarth Day, Scuba Dog Coastal Clean- upand health fairs, among others.

Public Participation and Post news and articles related to SWMP Number of visits/followers/likes In the

Involvement Program in the Municipality web page social network sites.and social media networks as Facebooks,Twitter, among others.

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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (See Section 2.4.4 for detailed information of required BMPs):

BMP Description or BMP ID Program Description (Describe the Measurable Goal (What is the end(e.g. MCM-l) program and how it will identify and result of this program? What indicator

remove illicit connections from the MS4, will determine the goal has been met?e.g. new regulations, investigation (e.g., adoption of bylaws/ordinances,practices, removal of illicit connections, amount of investigation performed,etc.) identified and removed illicit

connections, etc.}

illicit Discharge Detection and Illicit discharges are considered "illicit"Elimination because MS4s are not designed to accept,

process, or discharge such non-stormwater wastes. By reducing illicitdischarges storm waters are protectedfrom pollutants.

Illicit Discharge Detection and Focus on lowering the load of fecal Reduce waste water discharge to the

Elimination coliforms carry by storm waters, fields storm water system 20% per year.inspections will be continued in thoseareas that lack a sanitary sewer systemand use septic tanks for wastewaterdisposal.

illicit Discharge Detection and Mark ID's to all outfalls and record any Mark 100% of the outfallsElimination discharge during dry weather

Illicit Discharge Detection and Continue to update the list of the Inspect 20% of business per year

Elimination establishments in Pefiuelas and performperiodic inspections of them to assure noillicit connections exist

illicit Discharge Detection and Develop an Ordinance that establishes Approval of an OrdinanceElimination penalties and fines to the construction

sites found in non-compliance with thePhase II NPDES permit requirements

Illicit Discharge Detection and Continue with the training to the Number of trainings to be offered

Elimination municipality public work personnel,municipality employees and thecommunity on the hazards caused by Closing more than 50% of reportedimproper waste disposal. Continue to illicit discharges per year.investigate and carry out an action plan toeliminate all illicit discharges reported.



Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control (SeeSection 2.4.5 for detailed information of required BMPs):

BMP Description or BMP 10(e.g. Program Description (Describe the Measurable Goal (What is the end

MCM-l) program and how it will help control result of this program? What indicatorstormwater runoff at construction sites, will determine the goal has been met?e.g. new regulations, construction (e.g., adoption of bylaws/ordinances,practices, inspection protocols, etc.) amount of inspections performed and

sites actively regulated, etc.)

Construction Sites Run-off Polluted storm water runoff fromControl construction sites often flows to MS4s

and ultimately Is discharged into localrivers and streams. The resultingcontribution of other pollutants fromconstruction sites can cause phvstcal,chemical, and biological harm towaterways. The Program focus onpreventing pollutants from reachingstorm waters.

Construction Sites Run-Off Develop an Ordinance that establishes Approval of an Ordinance

Control penalties and fines to the constructionsites found in non-compliance with thePhase II NPDESpermit requirements

Construction Sites Run-off Establish a system to notify regulatory Notify more than 50% of allege cases.

Control agencies in case of any violation. Such as Maintain adequate record keepingPREQBrelated to erosion andsedimentation control, DNERregardingsoil extraction activities, EPAStorm waterconstruction activities permit, etc.

Construction Sites Run-Off Continue to request the regulatory Perform a site visit to 20% the projects

Control documents related to soil erosion and requesting permits, concentrate andsedimentation control for those large developments where significantconstruction projects developed in earth movement activities arePefiuelas, such as an Erosion and conducted.Sediment Control Plan, as part of theconstruction permit application or duringinspections




Construction Sites Run-Off Provide training to those contractors Number of training offeredControl retained by the municipal government on

SWMP and best management practices

Construction Sites Run-Off Carry out field inspections to those Inspect 100% of the projects at least

Control construction projects in the municipality once during the phase of construction.of Pefiuelas

Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment (See Section 2.4.6 for detailedinformation of required BMPs):

BMP Description or BMP ID Program Description (Describe the Measurable Goal (What is the end

(e.g. MCM-l) program and how it will control result of this program? What indicatorstorm water runoff from properties after will determine the goal has been met?they are developed, e.g. new regulations, (e.g., adoption of bylaws/ordinances,practices, or resources for contractors to amount of implemented practices,use Low Impact Development (LID), etc.) development of capacity building

resources, etc.}

Post-Constructlon Run-Off By developing, implementing, andControl enforcing a program to address

discharges of post-construction stormwater runoff from new development andredevelopment areas pollutants reachingstorm water can be reduce. Applicablecontrols could include preventativeactions such as protecting sensitive areas(e.g., wetlands) or the use of structuralcontrols

Post-Construction Run-Off Develop an Ordinance that establishes Inspect 100% of the projects at least

Control penalties and fines to the construction once during the phase of construction.sites found in non-compliance with thePhase II NPDESpermit requirements.

Post-Constructlon Run-Off Implement a process where the storm Keep record of those complaintsControl water drainage patterns before and after presented against allready built new

the construction project can be evaluated projects.versus the proposed storm sewer systemand controls, during the constructionpermit process.

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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention in Municipal Operations (SeeSection 2.4.7 for detailed information ofrequired BMPs):

BMP Description or BMP 10 (e.g.

MCM-l)

Program Description (Describe theprogram and how it will mitigatestormwater runoff at municipalproperties ort through municipalactivities, e.g. installation of structural

stormwater controls on the municipal

properties, new practices to reduce

pollutant exposure to rain events, runoff

management, trainings, etc.)

Measurable Goal (What is the end

result of this program? What

indicator will determine the goal has

been met? (e.g., structural BMPs

installed, SOPs developed and

implemented, etc.)

Pollution Preventlon/ GoodHousekeeping

By implementing a program focus onreducing the amount and type ofpollution that collects on streets, parkinglots, open spaces, storage and vehiclemaintenance areas privation Is achievedin discharging pollutants into localwaterways; and on cleaning andadequate maintenance to municipalityoutdoors.

Pollution Prevention/ GoodHousekeeping

Clean critical portions of the Pefiuelasstorm sewer system at least once peryear.

Clean 75% of storm sewer nearcreeks.

Pollution Prevention! GoodHousekeeping

Sweep the streets of Pef\uelas Cleaning once per monthdowntown once per month.

Increase areas already served by 10%.


Continue to receive the community callsfor debris disposal

Number of services provided

compared to received calls.

Establish a route and public schedule

for debris collection

Pollution Preventlon/ GoodHousekeeping

Assure adequate permitting for waste Recordkeeping and report a summarymanagement and disposal. Evaluate the in the annual report.contract for landfill operation to assurethe contractor complies with all theregulatory requirements.


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Develop an SOP for the handling of Number of SOPdevelopedwastes, oil, debris and sedimentsgenerated during the Municipalityoperations (Public Works)

Perform periodic inspections to PefiuelasPublic Works facilities to verify their Number of inspectionscompliance with the SWMP.

Pollution Prevention! GoodHousekeeping

Cleaning and debris removal at the Cleaning at least once per year eachPel'luelaswater bodies. water body, and at least twice to

those in flooding areas.


Train the municipal operationspersonnel in good housekeepingpractices during routine activities suchas oil/used oil management, painting,gardening, waste management,cleaning, etc.

Number of trainees per year

Train 100% of the municipaloperations on the SOPfor materialand waste storage, handling, anddisposal.



Part J. Application Certification and Signature

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.

Signature of Mayor/Elected OfJ.!.ficll,j,ie:!al=;·c:2!!C:::=:~

Print Name of Mayor/Elected Official: WALTER TORRES MALDONADO

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