Stormwater

Most Vehicle Recyler/Wreckers Must Be Covered By The Washington State General Industrial Stormwater Permit.

On September 14, 2010, the Automotive Recyclers of Washington held a training workshop to help vehicle recyclers comply with the Washington State General Industrial Stormwater Permit. That presentation can be viewed by clicking on the following link or going to the following Internet address: www.youautorecycle.com/stormwaterworkshop09142010.pdf

On January 1, 2010, the newest Washington State General Industrial Stormwater Permit took effect. This permit covers vehicle recyclers that may expose stormwater to any contamination. The permit requires (but is not limited to)

o The vehicle recycler/wrecker submitting a Notice of intent to be covered by the permit

o The vehicle recycler/wrecker is required to prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan SWPPP by July 1, 2010 Click on the following link or go to the following Internet address for more information: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/industrial/permitdocs/ISWGPswppptemplate011210.docx

o The vehicle recycler/wrecker is required to prepare and select, and implement Best Management Practices to minimize the contamination of stormwater and identify the BMPs they implement at their facility as part of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan SWPPP. The BMPs are to be selected using the appropriate Stormwater Management Manual which can be found using the following link or going to the following Internet address: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/industrial/guidance.html

o The vehicle recycler is required to provide training to its employees on complying with the SWPPP. Details are explained on page 18 of the General Industrial Stormwater Permit which can be access by clicking on the following link or going to the following internet address: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/industrial/permitdocs/iswgpfinal102109.pdf

o The vehicle recycler/wrecker is required to take stormwater samples once every calendar quarter. Click on the following link or go to the following Internet address for more information: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/0210071.html

o The vehicle recycler/wrecker is required to have samples analyzed by an approved laboratory. Click on the following link or go to the following Internet address for more information: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/industrial/labs.html

o The vehicle recycler/wrecker is required to submit a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) following each calendar quarter. Click on the following link or go to the following Internet address for more information: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/industrial/sampling.html

o The vehicle recycler/wrecker is required to have a qualified person complete a site inspection of the vehicle recycler/wrecker’s facility every month Details are explained on page 33 of the General Industrial Stormwater Permit which can be access by clicking on the following link or going to the following internet address: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/industrial/permitdocs/iswgpfinal102109.pdf

The vehicle recycler/wrecker is required to complete a monthly inspection report following each monthly inspection. Click on the following link or go to the following Internet address for more information: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/industrial/permitdocs/monthlysiteform011210.docx

o The vehicle recycler/wrecker is required to not exceed any of the stormwater contaminant benchmarks (limits) listed on pages 25 and 26 of the General Industrial Stormwater Permit which can be access by clicking on the following link or going to the following internet address: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/industrial/permitdocs/iswgpfinal102109.pdf

o The vehicle recycler/wrecker is required to take correction actions when they exceed any of the stormwater contaminant benchmarks. Details are explained on page 34 of the General Industrial Stormwater Permit which can be access by clicking on the following link or going to the following internet address: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/industrial/permitdocs/iswgpfinal102109.pdf