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Implementing the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Initiative

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Significant improvements have been made to water quality in the U.S. since 1972, when the Clean Water Act (CWA) required National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to regulate point source discharges of pollutants. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is a required element of the NPDES permit program and is applicable to discharges of storm water associated with industrial activities. Penalties for violating the NPDES permit or not having a permit to discharge into waters of the U.S. may be up to $27,500 per violation per day. The purpose of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is to prevent potential discharges of pollutants directly to surface waters or indirectly through the storm water system.

Implementation Steps in this Guide

  1. Review, Edit and Distribute the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Policy

Review, Edit and Distribute the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Policy

Review and edit the policy

  1. Click on the Library tab
  2. Search for "Storm Water Pollution Prevention Policy" and click on it
  3. Click on the Edit button to view the list of versions
  4. Click Create Draft to the right of the latest published version
  5. Click Edit next to the Draft version that you just created
  6. Make desired changes to the policy
  7. Click Publish to finish editing the policy
  8. Click on the Permissions subtab
  9. Add the appropriate group(s) of users who have permission to view this policy within the library
  10. Click Submit to save

Schedule the activity for distribution

  1. Click on the Workspaces tab
  2. Click on the Safety workspace
  3. Click on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention initiative
  4. Click on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Policy
  5. Click on Groups and assign to the appropriate groups, such as the Responsible Corporate Officer (or Designee), Compliance Officer, General Manager, designated senior manager, SWPPP Program Coordinator and the Pollution Prevention Team
  6. Click on Schedule and set an annual schedule based on the Hire Date. 
  7. Click Save

Edit and Assign the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Guideline

  1. Click on the Library tab
  2. Search for "Storm Water Pollution Prevention Guideline" and click on it
  3. Click on the Edit button to view the list of versions
  4. Click Create Draft to the right of the latest published version
  5. Click Edit next to the Draft version that you just created
  6. Make desired changes to the guideline
  7. Click Publish to finish editing the guideline
  8. Click Permissions and assign to the appropriate group(s), such as the Responsible Corporate Officer (or Designee), Compliance Officer, General Manager, designated senior manager, SWPPP Program Coordinator and the Pollution Prevention Team

Schedule the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training

Title Duration (Minutes) Type Description
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training 30 Course

This course describes the nature and occurrence of storm water pollution, its environmental effects, and ways to address this important water quality problem. Rainwater that enters a surface water body, by flowing either overland or through a storm sewer system, is called storm water or storm water runoff. Storm water runoff is one of the leading causes of pollution in rivers and lakes. Identifying sources of storm water pollution and keeping them from coming in contact with runoff is the best and most economical way to protect the quality of the nation's waters. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to describe common storm water pollutants, identify categories covered under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination, and discuss methods of preventing storm water pollution.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology.

 
  1. Click on the Workspaces tab
  2. Click on the Safety workspace
  3. Click on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention initiative
  4. Click on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training
  5. Click on Groups and assign the appropriate groups, such as the Responsible Corporate Officer (or Designee), Compliance Officer, General Manager, designated senior 
  6. Click on Schedule and assign the appropriate schedule
  7. Click Save

Schedule the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan Training

Title Duration (Minutes) Type Description
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan Training 30 Course

When petroleum products are accidentally spilled, they may damage the environment and pollute waterways. A spill of only one gallon of oil can contaminate a million gallons of water. This course will provide you with information on the prevention and countermeasures you should take should a spill occur. This training will also provide information on the components of a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to identify the information found in an SPCC Plan, identify responsibilities of the SPCC coordinator, select characteristics of secondary containment or diversionary structures, identify characteristics of oil storage containers, and identify security requirements used to help prevent spills.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology.
  1. Click on the Workspaces tab
  2. Click on the Safety workspace
  3. Click on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention initiative
  4. Click on the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan Training
  5. Click on Groups and assign the appropriate groups, such as the Responsible Corporate Officer (or Designee), Compliance Officer, General Manager, designated senior 
  6. Click on Schedule and assign the appropriate schedule
  7. Click Save

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