Phase II-Six Minimum Control Measures
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Phase II
The six minimum control measures required by Phase II are:
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Public Education and Outreach
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Inform the public about the steps they can take to reduce/prevent storm water pollution.
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Landscape practices
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Water conservation
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Hazardous waste disposal
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Septic system maintenance
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Business operations
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Public Involvement and Participation
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Develop and implement programs that actively involve the public in water quality stewardship.
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Provide opportunities for public involvement in program design.
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
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Storm drain mapping
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Regulations to prohibit non-storm water discharges to MS4’s
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Programs to identify and eliminate illicit discharges and illegal dumping
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Dry weather screening
4. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
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Notification requirements
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Additional eyes and ears to boost effectiveness of local NPDES
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Protect Storm sewers from sediments
5. Post Construction Storm Water Management (BMPs)
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Implement regulatory programs to ensure installation of structural and non-structural
BMPs for new development and redevelopment
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Ensure long-term operation and maintenance
6. Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
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Develop and implement programs to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from
municipal operations.
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Fleet maintenance
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Fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicides
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Parking lots and drains
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Materials storage
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Flood Control retrofits for WQ
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Spill prevention and response