The purpose is to prohibit illicit discharges that often contain
pathogens, nutrients, surfactants and various toxic pollutants by
setting up and enforcing an illicit discharge and detection elimination
program.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
EROSION
Detachment or movement of soil or rock fragments by water,
wind or ice.
EROSION CONTROL
The prevention or reduction of the movement of soil particles
or rock fragments due to stormwater runoff.
HEALTH OFFICIAL
For the purposes of EPA MS4 permit, an appointed official
who enforces and investigates all health complaints. Administrative
Code A198-12, RSA 128:1, RSA 128:5, RSA 147:1, RSA 147:3, RSA 147:4
and RSA 149-I.
ILLICIT CONNECTIONS
An illicit, unauthorized or illegal connection that drains
into or is connected to the municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4), shall mean either of the following:
A.
Any pipe, drain, open channel or other conveyances that have
the potential to allow an illicit discharge to enter the MS4 system,
including, but not limited to any conveyances which allow any nonstormwater
discharge including sewage, process wastewater, and wash water to
enter the storm drain system. This includes any connections to the
storm drain system from indoor drains and sinks regardless of whether
said drain or connection had been previously allowed, permitted, or
approved by an authorized enforcement agency.
B.
Any pipe, drain, open channel or conveyance connected from a
residential, commercial or industrial land use, to the storm drain
system which has not been documented in plans, maps, or equivalent
records or approved by an authorized federal, state or local enforcement
agency.
ILLICIT DISCHARGE
Any direct or indirect nonstormwater discharge to the municipal
separate storm sewer system (MS4), except discharges pursuant to a
specific MS4 general permit.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
Publicly owned and operated facilities by which stormwater
is collected including but not limited to roads with drainage systems,
municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made
channels or storm drains, piped storm drains, pumping facility retention
or detention basins, reservoir or other drainage structure that discharges
to the waters of the State of New Hampshire or the United States.
NEW HAMPSHIRE STORMWATER MANUAL
Reference guide prepared by the New Hampshire Department
of Environmental Services to manage stormwater, which, unless expressly
exempted by the Town, shall include any and all amendments adopted
subsequent to the enactment of these standards.
OUTFALL
The point at which stormwater flows out from a point source
discernible, confined and discrete conveyance into waters of New Hampshire
or of the United States.
OWNER
A person with a legal or equitable interest in the property.
POLLUTANT
Any element or property of sewage, agricultural, industrial
or commercial waste, runoff, leachate, heated effluent or other matter,
whether originating at a point or nonpoint source, that is or may
be introduced into any sewage treatment works or waters of the State
of New Hampshire or the United States.
PROJECT AREA
Disturbed area plus any area with associated off-site improvements.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Entity responsible for submitting a SWMP such as the owner,
developer, applicant or owner's legally designated representative.
This requirement is to be transferred with the property and is to
remain with the title of the property in perpetuity.
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS (WQS)
Defines the water quality goals of a water body by designating
the use or uses of the water and by setting criteria necessary to
protect the uses. NH and EPA have adopted WQS Through the "303(d)"
list to protect public health and welfare, enhancing the quality of
water and serve the purposes of the Clean Water Act (CWA). See also
the NHDES - Alteration of Terrain Regulations (Chapter Env-Wq 1500
of the New Hampshire Code of Administration) for specific requirements.
The Town Council may adopt, and periodically amend, this IDDE Chapter
168 pursuant to Town Charter Article 5 by majority vote after conducting a public hearing to receive comments.
The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable.
If any provision, paragraph, sentence or clause of this chapter or
the application thereof to any person, establishment or circumstances
shall be held invalid such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions
or application of this chapter.