Jefferson Parish Dept. of Environmental Affairs

Stormwater Inspections, Enforcement & Education

Sami Khalil

Stormwater Supervisor

Who are we?

Ø  Jefferson Parish Dept. of Environmental Affairs is the Local Environmental Regulatory Agency.

Ø  We work hand in hand with State and Federal officials to enforce environmental compliance on various issues including: Ø  Stormwater Management Ø Pretreatment (Sewage) Ø Solid Waste Ø Coastal Management

Pre-Inspection

Ø  When plans are submitted for new construction, you are required to fill out an:

Ø  Environmental Affairs Permit Plan Review Form: Ø Project Description Ø Construction type (1-5 acres or >5 acres) Ø Treatment devices (grease trap, septic tank, etc.) Ø BMPs used during construction (silt fence, hay bales,

etc.) Ø  We review and determine if site will require an inspection from

our Stormwater Division.

Guess What…

Ø  We also perform: Ø Complaint Based Construction Site Inspections Ø Random Construction Site Inspections

Inspection Process

Ø  Upon arrival for an inspection we speak with the contractor regarding who we are & why we are there.

Ø  We review project plans, permit information, and stormwater pollution prevention plans.

Ø  Once all paper work has been reviewed, we perform a visual inspection of the entire site.

Ø  When inspection is completed we review any problems found with the contractor and discuss corrective actions that need to be taken.

Ø  If corrective actions are not taken in the allotted amount of time, a court date will be set, and you could be responsible for fines up to $5,000 per violation, per day.

J.P. Construction Inspection Report

Ø  Inspector: Ø  LPDES Permit # : Ø  SIC Code: Ø  Agency Interest #:

Ø  Date of initial contact: Ø  Additional visits: Ø  Ø  Project: Ø  Location: Ø  Total Square Feet: Ø  Acreage: Ø  Number of construction entrances:

Ø  General Contractor: Ø  Phone: l 

J.P. Construction Inspection Report

Ø  Receiving water bodies: Ø  Sedimentation traps on storm drains? Yes No Ø  Mud in storm drains? Yes No Ø  Silt fences around construction site? Yes No Ø  Entrances maintained with gravel/ mulch Yes No Ø  Stabilization practices employed? Yes No Ø  Dumpster on site for solid waste? Yes No Ø  Litter on site? Yes No Ø  Bulk Petroleum Products on site? Yes No

J.P. Construction Inspection Report

Ø  Open or leaking drums? Yes No Ø  Cement trucks washed on site? Yes No Ø  Equipment cleaned on site? Yes No Ø  Mop sink for paints? Yes No Ø  Disposal of toxics handled properly? Yes No

Ø  Post Construction Activities:

Ø  Areas of Improvement: Ø  Additional Comments:

SWPPP Review

Stormwater Management for Construction Sites

Ø  Main goals at your construction site is to keep all runoff contained. This includes: Ø Sediment Ø Bulk Petroleum & Chemicals Ø Wastes & Litter Ø Concrete Ø Equipment Wash Water Ø Maintain Best Management Practices

J.P. Notice of Violation

Notice of Violation Letter

Fines and Cost Recovery

Court Hearings

Public Education Ø  Increase public

awareness about the connection between the drainage system and area water bodies

Ø  Prevent dumping of wastes such as used motor oil, detergents, pesticides, and paint down the storm drain.

StormDrains

Sewer  Drain

DeadZone

OxygenRichWater

StormDrainMarkers

Storm Drain Marking Program Ø  Put down bilingual

markers when responding to citizen complaints or other inspections

Ø  Helps to increase public awareness for storm water drainage

Ø  States enforcement actions

Public Involvement/Participation Ø  Provide public notice Ø  Create a public involvement plan with Ø  Co-Permittees and local partners Ø  Hold a public meeting on the program Ø  Start a volunteer program

Ø Water Quality Monitoring Ø Storm Drain Marking Ø Stream Clean-Ups

Public Education Ø  Poster & Essay Contest Ø  Enviroscape

Demonstrations Ø  Storm drain marking with

various groups of volunteers

Ø  Participated in festivals (e.g. Jeff Fest., Earth Day, Arbor day)

Ø  Speaker at Schools and conferences

School Presentations

Schools Presentations

10/3/2011 Gretna  No.  2 310/4/2011  Gretna  No.  2 310/11/2011 St.  Rita 310/14/2011  St.  Rita 311/16/2011 Adams  Middle  School 311/17/2011  Adams  Middle  School   311/18/2011 Metairie  Academy   311/29/2011 Metairie  Academy   311/30/2011 Metairie  Academy   312/2/2011 St.  Clement  of  Rome   212/5/2011 St.  Clement  of  Rome   212/8/2011 JC  Ellis 312/9/2011 JC  Ellis 31/6/2012 Islamic  School   2

2011 – 2012 Enviroscapes

11/2  &  11/5/2012 Gretna  No.  2 711/9/2012 William  Hart  Elementary 911/16/2012 Metairie  Academy 311/26/2012 Metairie  Academy 311/27/2012 Patrick  Taylor  Science  Acad. 211/29/2012 E.  Cole  Classique 3

12/3  &  4/2012 J.  C.  Ellis 812/6/2012 Faith  Christian  Academy 112/7/2012 St.  Rita  School 612/12/2012 Leo  Kerner  Elementary 312/17/2012 Islamic  School   1

2012 Environscapes

Poster / Essay Winners

2011 Winners 2012 Winners

BROOMS TO BASINS

STORM    DRAIN    SAFETY  INFORMATION                            

• TRAFFIC :    Always  work  in  groups  of  two  or  more.    Since  most  of  the  storm  drains  are  in  the  street,  one  person  should  always  be  watching  for  oncoming  vehicles  while  another  is  marking  drain.  

 • There  may  be  hazards  hidden  in  debris  and  leaves  blocking  storm  grates  and  grills.    Never  reach  barehanded  into  storm  

grates  or  grills  until  you’ve  used  a  rake,  stick  or  broom  to  survey  the  debris.    

• RED  ANTS:    Please  be  careful  when  clearing  storm  drain  grills  and  grates;  sometimes  red  ant  piles  are  hidden  in  the  debris  blocking  the  drain.    If  bitten,  ask  your  team  leader  for  anti-­‐itch  medication.  

 • SHARPS:    Broken  glass,  sharp  metal  or  used  hypodermic  needles  are  hazards  that  can  be  found  in  front  or  in  the  vicinity  of  

storm  drains.    Please  be  careful  handling  glass  and  sharp  objects.    Hypodermic  needles  and  other  medical  waste  should  never  be  handled  by  workers.    Please  notify  your  team  leader  if  you  encounter  these  materials,  so  that  they  can  be  flagged  for  removal  and  proper  disposal  by  Parish  workers.  

 • AMMUNITION  and  FIREARMS:    Never  handle  these  objects  if  found.    Please  notify  team  leader,  who  will  call  Sheriff’s  

Office  to  remove  these  items.  

WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 Litter Cleanup… 9:00am-12:00noon

Picnic… 11:30noon- 2:00pm

WHERE: CITY STREETS, STORM DRAINS and

DITCHES AROUND LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN

WHAT: VOLUNTEER TO PICK UP LITTER AS PART OF

OCEAN CONSERVANCY’S INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN UP.

WHY: TO CONTINUE THE RENEWAL OF

THE ENTIRE NEW ORLEANS REGION &

PROTECT LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN WATERS

HOW: Email JoAnn at LPBF to register

joann@saveourlake.org (or call 504-836-2238 )

Bring work, civic, scout or school groups to come out,

help & unite in a “Thank You” picnic for registered vols.

Beach Sweep 9/15/12

Entergy Earth Day 5/1/13

E-waste 12/10/11

USED  OIL,  ANTIFREEZE,  GASOLINE  &  AUTOMOTIVE  FLUIDS  ACCEPTED  AT  TRASH  DROP-­‐OFF  SITES  

 

JEFFERSON  PARISH  RESIDENTS  MAY  DISPOSE  OF  LIMITED  AMOUNTS  OF  USED  MOTOR  OIL,  ANTIFREEZE,  GASOLINE  &  AUTOMOTIVE  FLUIDS  AT  THE  FOLLOWING  SITES:  

6440  LAPALCO  BLVD.,  MARRERO  

400  DAVID  DRIVE,  METAIRIE  

TUESDAY  –  SUNDAY  9:00  A.M.  TO  5:30  P.M.  

DAYLIGHT  SAVINGS  HOURS  10:00  A.M.  TO  6:30  P.M.  

RESIDENTS  ARE  LIMITED  TO  5  GALLONS  OF  USED  OIL,  ANTIFREEZE  OR  AUTOMOTIVE  FLUIDS  PER  DAY.  A  LIMITED  AMOUNT  OF  GASOLINE  WILL  ALSO  BE  ACCEPTED.  ALL  LIQUIDS  MUST  BE  POURED  IN  THE  APPROPRIATE  TANK  AS  INDICATED  BELOW:  

USED  OIL  TANK                                                                                                                                                                                              USED  ANTIFREEZE  TANK  

USED  MOTOR  OIL                       USED  ANTIFREEZE  

HYDRAULIC  FLUID               GASOLINE  (LIMIT  2  GAL.  PER  DAY)  

GEAR  OIL  

TRANSMISSION  FLUID            

 

AUTOMOTIVE  FLUIDS  INCLUDING  TRANSMISSION  FLUID  AND  BRAKE  FLUID  MUST  BE  PLACED  IN  THE  USED  OIL  TANK.    GASOLINE  SHOULD  BE  PLACED  IN  THE  USED  ANTIFREEZE  CONTAINER.    ALL  RESIDENTS  USING  THE  TRASH  DROP  OFF  SITES  MUST  SHOW  PROOF  OF  PARISH  RESIDENCY  IN  THE  FORM  OF  A  VALID  LOUISIANA  STATE  DRIVER’S  LICENSE.  

E-waste & Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Ø  Collected:

Ø 7,508 used automobile and light truck tires Ø 15,684 gallons of waste oil Ø 715 gallons of waste anti-freeze Ø 150 gallons of waste gasoline Ø 290 used batteries Ø 456.46 tons of used white goods Ø 21,756.28 tons of trash Ø 7.25 tons of electronics Ø 40 Gallons of paint Ø 3 cubic yards of waist paint

SPCC/SWP3 Municipal Training

Contact  Informa,on  

Ø  Jefferson Parish Dept. of Environmental Affairs 4901 Jefferson Hwy., Suite E Jefferson, LA 70121

Phone: (504)731-4612 Fax: (504) 731-4607

skhalil@jeffparish.net