BRIEF

Policy Summary

In accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) notified the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in 1992 that it will comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System's general permit for storm-water discharges associated with industrial activity.Berkeley Lab must:

• Maintain an effective and appropriate stormwater drainage system;
• Ensure that no water other than stormwater or SWRCB-approved non-stormwater discharges such as irrigation water, fire-sprinkler-testing water, and air-conditioner condensate enters the stormwater drainage system;
• Collect, monitor, and properly dispose of all non-stormwater; and
• Identify all operations that could contaminate stormwater, and take appropriate corrective measures to prevent stormwater pollution.

Who Should Read This Policy

All Berkeley Lab employees and subcontractors.

To Read the Full Policy, Go To:

The POLICY tab on this wiki page

To Read the ES&H Program Details, Go To:

ES&H Manual Chapter 57

Contact Information

Stormwater Discharges Subject Matter Expert
Environmental Services Group
EHS Division

POLICY

A. Purpose

Berkeley Lab's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program ensures that the Laboratory implements the best-available cost-effective technology to reduce or eliminate stormwater pollution.

B. Persons Affected

All Berkeley Lab employees and subcontractors

C. Exceptions

None

D. Policy Statement

1. In accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations, Berkeley Lab notified the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in 1992 that it will comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System's general permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity.
2. Berkeley Lab must:
   1. Maintain an effective and appropriate stormwater drainage system;
   2. Ensure that no water other than stormwater or SWRCB-approved non-stormwater discharges such as irrigation water, fire-sprinkler-testing water, and air-conditioner condensate enters the stormwater drainage system;
   3. Collect, monitor, and properly dispose of all non–stormwater; and
   4. Identify all operations that could contaminate stormwater, and take appropriate corrective measures to prevent stormwater pollution.
3. In addition, Berkeley Lab will notify and secure a General Construction Permit from the SWRCB for any construction projects exceeding one acre in size (Work Process A).
4. Berkeley lab will incorporate post-construction stormwater management controls into new development and redevelopment plans to protect related watersheds and water bodies from hydrologic-based impacts and pollution associated with the post-construction landscape. Those post-construction requirements are included in the California SWRCB General Construction Permit for construction projects exceeding one acre in size, and in the federal Energy Independence and Security Act, Section 438, for federal developments greater than 5,000 square feet.

E. Roles and Responsibilities

F. Definitions/Acronyms

G. Recordkeeping Requirements

Stormwater sampling results are maintained by the Environmental Services Group.

H. Implementing Documents

I. Contact Information

Storm Water Discharges Subject Matter Expert
Environmental Services Group
EHS Division

J. Revision History

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Driving Requirements

• 33 United States Code Ch 26, 1311 et seq., Clean Water Act
• 42 USC, Chapter 103 Section 9601 et seq., Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, as amended
• 42 USC, Chapter133, 13101-13109 Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
• 40 CFR 110, 112, 116, 117, 122, 136, 300, 302, 355,372,401
• CCR Title 23 CCR Division 3 , Chapter 9, Waste Discharge Reports and Requirements, and Chapter 9.2 Sections 2250, 2251, 2260, Reportable Quantities and Reporting Requirements, discharges of non-AEA to waters of the state
• California Health and Safety Code, Division 5 Sections 5410, 5411, and 5411.5, Reporting Discharges of Sewage or Other Waste to the Waters of the State
• California Health and Safety Code, Division 20 Chapter 6.67, Aboveground Storage of Petroleum, to the extent involving discharges or potential discharges to waters of the state
• California Water Code, Division 7, Water Quality, to the extent involving discharges or potential discharges of non AEA materials to waters of the state
• SWRCB Water Quality Order #2006-003-DWQ Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems
• SWRBC Water Quality Order #97-003-DWQ Statewide General Permit Requirements for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity
• SWRCB Water Quality Order #99-008-DWQ Statewide General Permit for Construction Stormwater Discharges
• Berkeley Municipal Code 17.20, City of Berkeley, Discharge of Non-Storm Water into the City's Storm Drain System—Reduction of Storm Water Pollution (except discharges of Atomic Energy Act materials)
• Oakland Municipal Code Ordinance 12024, City of Oakland, Creek Protection, Storm Water Management, and Discharge Control, (except discharges of Atomic Energy Act materials)
• Section 438 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA),
• EPA SW 846 Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste
• Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater
• California Health and Safety Code Sections, 25270, 25501, 25503 and 25507
• California Water Code Sections 13260, 13267, 13271 and 13273

Implementing Documents