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− | + | ==Phase I MS4 TMDL Application Form== | |
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− | [[https:// | + | ==Phase I MS4 TMDL Application Form Overview== |
+ | This section of the page provides guidance for completing the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase I Permit TMDL Application Form. Completing and submitting this form is a requirement for Phase I permittees who have United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) approved [[Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)|Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)]] Wasteload Allocations (WLAs). | ||
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+ | Attach your completed TMDL Application Form (and any accompanying supplemental information) to your submittal for reauthorization. | ||
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+ | ==Description of the form== | ||
+ | Each MS4 Permit TMDL Application Form is a custom created workbook for each Phase I permittee with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) wasteload allocations (WLAs). The workbook consists of seven tabs. Two tabs are informational - for the permittee to reference while completing the other five tabs in this workbook. | ||
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+ | ===Information tab=== | ||
+ | General instructions on how to complete the form, and reference links. | ||
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+ | ===TMDL WLA list tab=== | ||
+ | This table is for reference only and shows ALL waste load allocations assigned to an MS4 and filtered for the specific permittee. Reference this list while completing the 'Applicable WLAs determination' tab. This list fulfills permit item Part IIB 1-5. | ||
+ | This is a filterable list, and can be changed to show other permittees, projects, etc. | ||
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+ | ===Applicable WLAs determination tab=== | ||
+ | The list in Column A contains any applicable WLAs (assigned to the permittee and USEPA approved) TMDL projects. They are listed by '''TMDL project name-waterbody-(waterbody id)-pollutant'''. The applicant needs to make a determination if they are meeting each WLA or not and type 'Yes' or 'No' in Column B. Once the determination is made, there is a macro that needs to run, and this will autopopulate the rest of the workbook. | ||
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+ | Previously impaired waters that have been delisted, or if the permittee is listed as having no reductions required for a WLA on the TMDL WLA List would have a Yes determination on the 'Applicable WLAs determination' tab. | ||
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+ | {{alert|'''THE YES/NO DETERMINATION IN COLUMN B MUST BE COMPLETED ON THIS TAB BEFORE ANY OTHER TAB IS COMPLETED'''|alert-danger}} | ||
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+ | [[File:TMDL Application Form Completion.JPG|300px|thumb|center|alt=decision tree for TMDL application form|<font size=3>Decision Tree for TMDL application form. With multiple applicable TMDL projects, you may be meeting some wasteload allocations, and not be meeting others. Depending on your determination, you may complete four tabs, or only two. | ||
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+ | In order to complete that determination, the following may be needed: | ||
+ | *An inventory of [[Glossary#S|structural stormwater BMPs]] and non-structural BMPs (e.g. establish ordinance, education and outreach, illicit discharge elimination, etc.) within the watershed boundary to the impaired water and that are being applied toward meeting the WLA(s). To determine watershed boundaries [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/total-maximum-daily-load-tmdl-projects#approved-8f946c07 see the specific TMDL report] or [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Additional_resources_for_completing_the_TMDL_form#Link_to_TMDL_GIS_Shapefiles retrieve shapefiles] from the MPCA. | ||
+ | *An estimate of annual cumulative pollutant load reductions (pounds or percent) for implemented BMPs. | ||
+ | *An estimate of pollutant loading rates (lb/ac/yr) to the impaired water. | ||
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+ | ===Compliance schedule tab=== | ||
+ | This tab needs to be completed for each WLA that is not being met. Permittees will fill in the target year that each of the applicable WLA(s) will be achieved for each TMDL- waterbody- pollutant project listed in column A. A narrative discussing strategies for continued BMP implementation beyond the permit term is required for each WLA in column D. | ||
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+ | ===Compliance schedule BMPs tab=== | ||
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+ | This tab will be filled in with proposed best management practices (BMPs) or progress toward implementation of BMPs to be achieved during the permit term, and the year each BMP is expected to be implemented ("Implementation Year(s)" column). Put an "X" in the boxes for the TMDL that corresponds with each BMP. This tab is primarily for planned practices. Previously installed BMPs will be captured through future Annual Reporting. | ||
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+ | *[[File:BMPs-quantifiable reductions and cross reference.xlsx]] - a spreadsheet that will assist you in determining what your BMP Activities should be classified as on the BMP tabs, as well as which BMPs can provide [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs quantifiable reductions]. | ||
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+ | ===Narrative for WLAs met tab=== | ||
+ | This tab requires the permittee to submit required information for each applicable WLA they are claiming to meet. This should either demonstrate the cumulative estimated reductions from BMPs that serve to meet the MS4 WLA reductions included in the TMDL report OR demonstrates the MS4's existing load meets the WLA. | ||
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+ | ===BMPs for WLAs met tab=== | ||
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+ | This tab requires the permittee to submit required information for each applicable WLA they are claiming to meet with a list of all stormwater BMPs implemented to achieve the applicable WLA. For structural BMPs, it is required to include the BMP type and year implemented. Location in geographic coordinates (x coordinate and y coordinate) is optional. | ||
+ | *[[File:BMPs-quantifiable reductions and cross reference.xlsx]] - a spreadsheet that will assist you in determining what your BMP Activities should be classified as on the BMP tabs, as well as which BMPs can provide [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs quantifiable reductions]. | ||
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+ | ==Phase II MS4 TMDL Application Form Overview== | ||
+ | {{alert|There were 5 webinars held regarding the TMDL Application Form. Each webinar covered a different topic. You can see previous webinars and materials [[MS4 webinars and videos| here]]. |alert-info}} | ||
[[File:Introduction to the MS4 Permit TMDL Application Form.mp4|thumb|left|alt=Video overview of the MS4 Permit TMDL Application Form|<font size=3>Video overview of the MS4 Permit TMDL Application Form</font size>]] | [[File:Introduction to the MS4 Permit TMDL Application Form.mp4|thumb|left|alt=Video overview of the MS4 Permit TMDL Application Form|<font size=3>Video overview of the MS4 Permit TMDL Application Form</font size>]] | ||
− | This page provides guidance for completing the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=2020_MS4__General_Permit_TMDL_Application TMDL Application Form]. Completing and submitting this form is a requirement for permittees who have [[Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)|Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)]] Wasteload Allocations (WLAs) for total phosphorus (TP), total suspended solids (TSS), oxygen demand, or nitrate. | + | This section of the page provides guidance for completing the Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=2020_MS4__General_Permit_TMDL_Application TMDL Application Form]. Completing and submitting this form is a requirement for Phase II permittees who have [[Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)|Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)]] Wasteload Allocations (WLAs) for total phosphorus (TP), total suspended solids (TSS), oxygen demand, or nitrate. |
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+ | Attach your completed TMDL Application Form (and any accompanying supplemental information) to your submittal email for the MS4 Part 2 Application (PDF). | ||
==Description of the form== | ==Description of the form== | ||
− | Each MS4 Permit | + | Each MS4 Permit TMDL Application Form is a custom created workbook for each permittee with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) wasteload allocations (WLAs). The workbook consists of eight tabs. Three tabs are informational - for the permittee to reference in order to complete the MS4 Part 2 Permit Application, or to reference while completing the other five tabs in this workbook. |
===Information tab=== | ===Information tab=== | ||
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In order to complete that determination, the following will be needed: | In order to complete that determination, the following will be needed: | ||
− | *An inventory of [[Glossary#S|structural stormwater BMPs]] and non-structural BMPs (e.g. establish ordinance, education and outreach, illicit discharge elimination, etc.) within the watershed boundary to the impaired water and that are being applied toward meeting the WLA(s). To determine watershed boundaries [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/total-maximum-daily-load-tmdl-projects#approved-8f946c07 see the specific TMDL report] or [https:// | + | *An inventory of [[Glossary#S|structural stormwater BMPs]] and non-structural BMPs (e.g. establish ordinance, education and outreach, illicit discharge elimination, etc.) within the watershed boundary to the impaired water and that are being applied toward meeting the WLA(s). To determine watershed boundaries [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/total-maximum-daily-load-tmdl-projects#approved-8f946c07 see the specific TMDL report] or [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Additional_resources_for_completing_the_TMDL_form#Link_to_TMDL_GIS_Shapefiles retrieve shapefiles] from the MPCA. |
*An estimate of annual cumulative pollutant load reductions (pounds or percent) for implemented BMPs. | *An estimate of annual cumulative pollutant load reductions (pounds or percent) for implemented BMPs. | ||
*An estimate of pollutant loading rates (lb/ac/yr) to the impaired water. | *An estimate of pollutant loading rates (lb/ac/yr) to the impaired water. | ||
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+ | {{alert| If you marked ‘Yes’ in any cells in Column B on the ‘Applicable WLAs determination’ tab on the TMDL application form, please include a brief narrative explaining the approach you used to make that determination. This narrative may be entered in Q174 on page 32 of the MS4 Part 2 Permit Application (PDF) or as a supplemental attachment (e.g., Word document). | ||
+ | Recommended information to include in your narrative: | ||
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+ | • What MS4 area did you use in your determination? (i.e. MS4 Boundary layer, NCLD developed land cover, entire jurisdictional area, etc.) | ||
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+ | • Which WLA area did you use in your determination? (TMDL study area shapefile from Sharebase site, looked at map from TMDL report, some other delineation, etc.) | ||
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+ | • If the units in the numeric WLA column on the ‘Applicable WLAs determination’ tab and the units used in the ‘Reductions for WLA met’ tabs do not correspond, please explain how you translated from one to the other. | ||
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+ | Example narrative: ''The TMDL study area for X TMDL encompasses the entire municipality. Using the MPCA Simple Estimator tool, we entered land uses from the entire jurisdictional area to determine initial TSS loads before adding any BMPs. Then we added in current BMPs implemented since the baseline year to evaluate the overall wasteload. Our initial load was X pounds (before accounting for BMPs) and our final load was Y pounds (after adding BMPs).'' | ||
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+ | Please consider including any other information that is not captured within the worksheet that will help explain your determination(s).|alert-info}} | ||
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[[File:Compliance Schedule.jpg|thumb|right|alt=Screenshot of Compliance Schedule tab|<font size=3>Screenshot of example Compliance Schedule Tab, before filling in schedule.</font size>]] | [[File:Compliance Schedule.jpg|thumb|right|alt=Screenshot of Compliance Schedule tab|<font size=3>Screenshot of example Compliance Schedule Tab, before filling in schedule.</font size>]] | ||
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This tab will be filled in with proposed best management practices (BMPs) or progress toward implementation of BMPs to be achieved during the permit term, anticipated number of practices (if the permittee is planning to install more than one of any type of BMP), and the year each BMP is expected to be implemented ("Implementation Year(s)" column). Put an "X" in the boxes for the TMDL that corresponds with each BMP. This tab is primarily for planned practices. Previously installed BMPs will be captured through future Annual Reporting. | This tab will be filled in with proposed best management practices (BMPs) or progress toward implementation of BMPs to be achieved during the permit term, anticipated number of practices (if the permittee is planning to install more than one of any type of BMP), and the year each BMP is expected to be implemented ("Implementation Year(s)" column). Put an "X" in the boxes for the TMDL that corresponds with each BMP. This tab is primarily for planned practices. Previously installed BMPs will be captured through future Annual Reporting. | ||
*[[File:BMPs-quantifiable reductions and cross reference.xlsx]] - a spreadsheet that will assist you in determining what your BMP Activities should be classified as on the BMP tabs, as well as which BMPs can provide [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs quantifiable reductions]. | *[[File:BMPs-quantifiable reductions and cross reference.xlsx]] - a spreadsheet that will assist you in determining what your BMP Activities should be classified as on the BMP tabs, as well as which BMPs can provide [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs quantifiable reductions]. | ||
+ | *[[media:Compliance_schedule_BMPs.pdf | New example of how to incorporate an activity for identifying when the WLA target year will be achieved]] | ||
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+ | If your primary practices are going to be planning and analysis, you either need to provide enough detail on the compliance schedule tab itself by providing a comprehensive set of activities (including implementation strategy development), or provide additional detail in Q174 on page 32 of the MS4 Part 2 Application (PDF), or in a separate attachment. Additional details should include (but aren't limited to): | ||
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+ | a. who will be completing any analyses (staff, consultants, etc), | ||
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+ | b. if funding will be sought, who needs to approve it, and | ||
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+ | c. in what order the planning activities and development of implementation strategies will be completed. | ||
===Reductions for WLAs met tab=== | ===Reductions for WLAs met tab=== | ||
[[File:WLAs met.jpg|thumb|right|alt=Screenshot of Reductions for WLAs met tab|<font size=3>Screenshot of example Reduction for WLAS Met Tab, before filling in reductions.</font size>]] | [[File:WLAs met.jpg|thumb|right|alt=Screenshot of Reductions for WLAs met tab|<font size=3>Screenshot of example Reduction for WLAS Met Tab, before filling in reductions.</font size>]] | ||
− | This tab requires the permittee to submit required information for each applicable oxygen demand, nitrate, TSS and/or TP WLA they are claiming to meet. This substantiation needs to be completed using an MPCA-approved method. This should either demonstrate the cumulative estimated reductions from BMPs that serve to meet the MS4 WLA reductions included in the TMDL report OR demonstrates the MS4's existing load meets the WLA. | + | This tab requires the permittee to submit required information for each applicable oxygen demand, nitrate, TSS and/or TP WLA they are claiming to meet. This substantiation needs to be completed using an MPCA-approved method. This should either demonstrate the cumulative estimated reductions from BMPs that serve to meet the MS4 WLA reductions included in the TMDL report OR demonstrates the MS4's existing load meets the WLA. |
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+ | See Note above regarding additional information requested to explain determinations. | ||
===BMPs for WLAs met tab=== | ===BMPs for WLAs met tab=== | ||
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==FAQ== | ==FAQ== | ||
− | '''[[media: | + | '''[[media:February_16_Webex_chat_responses_update.pdf |Click here to see questions and answers from February 16 TMDL Webinar]]''' -Updated with links to draft phosphorus street sweeping calculator and revised loading rates spreadsheet. |
1. For categorical WLAs – Are MS4 communities to report on BMPs in just their community, or do they also present data from other communities in the watershed to demonstrate compliance or progress towards the categorical WLA? | 1. For categorical WLAs – Are MS4 communities to report on BMPs in just their community, or do they also present data from other communities in the watershed to demonstrate compliance or progress towards the categorical WLA? | ||
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*It is allowable to include recently installed BMPs that have not yet fully reached their peak removal efficiency, or that will be improved upon over the permit cycle in your compliance schedule. (Enter them as implemented in 2020). Ultimately, the appropriate time to identify already implemented BMPs for WLAs not being met is when you complete the TMDL annual report form. | *It is allowable to include recently installed BMPs that have not yet fully reached their peak removal efficiency, or that will be improved upon over the permit cycle in your compliance schedule. (Enter them as implemented in 2020). Ultimately, the appropriate time to identify already implemented BMPs for WLAs not being met is when you complete the TMDL annual report form. | ||
4. My Applicable WLAs Determination tab shows the percent reduction in Column I as "Not Available". Does that mean I don't have to report on that TMDL? | 4. My Applicable WLAs Determination tab shows the percent reduction in Column I as "Not Available". Does that mean I don't have to report on that TMDL? | ||
− | *No, that is incorrect. You will have to use the Numerical WLA found in Columns F & G to determine if you are meeting your WLA. Or check this [[media:MPCA_calculated_loading_rates_for_select_TMDLs_4.6.21.xlsx |spreadsheet]] to see if there is a loading rate that has been calculated for the WLA in question. If you don't see the TMDL you are looking | + | *No, that is incorrect. You will have to use the Numerical WLA found in Columns F & G to determine if you are meeting your WLA. Or check this [[media:MPCA_calculated_loading_rates_for_select_TMDLs_4.6.21.xlsx |spreadsheet]] to see if there is a loading rate that has been calculated for the WLA in question. If you don't see the TMDL you are looking for, contact [mailto:anna.bosch@state.mn.us Anna Bosch]. |
5. Is there any guidance on how to include street sweeping for TSS removal? | 5. Is there any guidance on how to include street sweeping for TSS removal? | ||
− | * | + | *There is limited guidance available here: [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=TSS_credits_for_street_sweeping TSS Credits for Street Sweeping]. |
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==Related pages and useful links== | ==Related pages and useful links== | ||
− | *'''[https:// | + | *'''[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Additional_resources_for_completing_the_TMDL_form#Link_to_TMDL_GIS_Shapefiles GIS shapefiles for TMDL projects here]''' |
*[[Summary of TMDL requirements in stormwater permits]] | *[[Summary of TMDL requirements in stormwater permits]] | ||
*[[Overview of models used to meet MS4 TMDL permit requirements]] | *[[Overview of models used to meet MS4 TMDL permit requirements]] | ||
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Guidance_and_examples_for_using_the_MPCA_Estimator MPCA Simple Estimator] | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Guidance_and_examples_for_using_the_MPCA_Estimator MPCA Simple Estimator] | ||
*[[Recommendations and guidance for utilizing monitoring to meet TMDL permit requirements]] | *[[Recommendations and guidance for utilizing monitoring to meet TMDL permit requirements]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Level 3 - Regulatory/Municipal (MS4)/TMDLs]] |
This section of the page provides guidance for completing the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase I Permit TMDL Application Form. Completing and submitting this form is a requirement for Phase I permittees who have United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Wasteload Allocations (WLAs).
Attach your completed TMDL Application Form (and any accompanying supplemental information) to your submittal for reauthorization.
Each MS4 Permit TMDL Application Form is a custom created workbook for each Phase I permittee with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) wasteload allocations (WLAs). The workbook consists of seven tabs. Two tabs are informational - for the permittee to reference while completing the other five tabs in this workbook.
General instructions on how to complete the form, and reference links.
This table is for reference only and shows ALL waste load allocations assigned to an MS4 and filtered for the specific permittee. Reference this list while completing the 'Applicable WLAs determination' tab. This list fulfills permit item Part IIB 1-5. This is a filterable list, and can be changed to show other permittees, projects, etc.
The list in Column A contains any applicable WLAs (assigned to the permittee and USEPA approved) TMDL projects. They are listed by TMDL project name-waterbody-(waterbody id)-pollutant. The applicant needs to make a determination if they are meeting each WLA or not and type 'Yes' or 'No' in Column B. Once the determination is made, there is a macro that needs to run, and this will autopopulate the rest of the workbook.
Previously impaired waters that have been delisted, or if the permittee is listed as having no reductions required for a WLA on the TMDL WLA List would have a Yes determination on the 'Applicable WLAs determination' tab.
In order to complete that determination, the following may be needed:
This tab needs to be completed for each WLA that is not being met. Permittees will fill in the target year that each of the applicable WLA(s) will be achieved for each TMDL- waterbody- pollutant project listed in column A. A narrative discussing strategies for continued BMP implementation beyond the permit term is required for each WLA in column D.
This tab will be filled in with proposed best management practices (BMPs) or progress toward implementation of BMPs to be achieved during the permit term, and the year each BMP is expected to be implemented ("Implementation Year(s)" column). Put an "X" in the boxes for the TMDL that corresponds with each BMP. This tab is primarily for planned practices. Previously installed BMPs will be captured through future Annual Reporting.
This tab requires the permittee to submit required information for each applicable WLA they are claiming to meet. This should either demonstrate the cumulative estimated reductions from BMPs that serve to meet the MS4 WLA reductions included in the TMDL report OR demonstrates the MS4's existing load meets the WLA.
This tab requires the permittee to submit required information for each applicable WLA they are claiming to meet with a list of all stormwater BMPs implemented to achieve the applicable WLA. For structural BMPs, it is required to include the BMP type and year implemented. Location in geographic coordinates (x coordinate and y coordinate) is optional.
This section of the page provides guidance for completing the Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit TMDL Application Form. Completing and submitting this form is a requirement for Phase II permittees who have Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Wasteload Allocations (WLAs) for total phosphorus (TP), total suspended solids (TSS), oxygen demand, or nitrate.
Attach your completed TMDL Application Form (and any accompanying supplemental information) to your submittal email for the MS4 Part 2 Application (PDF).
Each MS4 Permit TMDL Application Form is a custom created workbook for each permittee with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) wasteload allocations (WLAs). The workbook consists of eight tabs. Three tabs are informational - for the permittee to reference in order to complete the MS4 Part 2 Permit Application, or to reference while completing the other five tabs in this workbook.
General instructions on how to complete the form, and reference links.
Informational tab- lists any applicable WLAs for bacteria, chloride or temperature TMDL projects (USEPA approved, more than a zero % reduction). Use the information in this tab to answer questions 141, 146 and 151 in the MS4 Part 2 Permit Application. If there is not a project listed for any certain pollutant, you would check the 'No' box for the corresponding question(s) in the MS4 Part 2 Permit Application.
This tab includes two separate lists. The list in Column A contains any applicable WLAs (USEPA approved, more than a zero % reduction) for oxygen demand, nitrate, TSS, or TP TMDL projects. They are listed by TMDL project name-waterbody-(waterbody id)-pollutant. Column F lists the corresponding applicable numeric WLAs for those projects. If Columns A and F do not show any projects, you do not have any applicable WLAs, and you do not need to complete the TMDL Application. The list of permittees who have no applicable WLAs are located here. Otherwise, the applicant needs to make a determination if they are meeting each WLA or not and type 'Yes' or 'No' in Column B. Once the determination is made, there is a macro that needs to run, and this will autopopulate the rest of the workbook.
In order to complete that determination, the following will be needed:
Recommended information to include in your narrative:
• What MS4 area did you use in your determination? (i.e. MS4 Boundary layer, NCLD developed land cover, entire jurisdictional area, etc.)
• Which WLA area did you use in your determination? (TMDL study area shapefile from Sharebase site, looked at map from TMDL report, some other delineation, etc.)
• If the units in the numeric WLA column on the ‘Applicable WLAs determination’ tab and the units used in the ‘Reductions for WLA met’ tabs do not correspond, please explain how you translated from one to the other.
Example narrative: The TMDL study area for X TMDL encompasses the entire municipality. Using the MPCA Simple Estimator tool, we entered land uses from the entire jurisdictional area to determine initial TSS loads before adding any BMPs. Then we added in current BMPs implemented since the baseline year to evaluate the overall wasteload. Our initial load was X pounds (before accounting for BMPs) and our final load was Y pounds (after adding BMPs).
Please consider including any other information that is not captured within the worksheet that will help explain your determination(s).
This tab needs to be completed for each WLA that is not being met. Permittees will fill in the target year that each of the applicable WLA(s) will be achieved for each TMDL- waterbody- pollutant project listed in column A. If there is an applicable WLA for total suspended solids (TSS) or total phosphorus (TP), a cumulative estimate of TSS and TP load reductions to be achieved during the permit term and the method used to determine the estimate should be entered in Columns D and E.
This tab will be filled in with proposed best management practices (BMPs) or progress toward implementation of BMPs to be achieved during the permit term, anticipated number of practices (if the permittee is planning to install more than one of any type of BMP), and the year each BMP is expected to be implemented ("Implementation Year(s)" column). Put an "X" in the boxes for the TMDL that corresponds with each BMP. This tab is primarily for planned practices. Previously installed BMPs will be captured through future Annual Reporting.
If your primary practices are going to be planning and analysis, you either need to provide enough detail on the compliance schedule tab itself by providing a comprehensive set of activities (including implementation strategy development), or provide additional detail in Q174 on page 32 of the MS4 Part 2 Application (PDF), or in a separate attachment. Additional details should include (but aren't limited to):
a. who will be completing any analyses (staff, consultants, etc),
b. if funding will be sought, who needs to approve it, and
c. in what order the planning activities and development of implementation strategies will be completed.
This tab requires the permittee to submit required information for each applicable oxygen demand, nitrate, TSS and/or TP WLA they are claiming to meet. This substantiation needs to be completed using an MPCA-approved method. This should either demonstrate the cumulative estimated reductions from BMPs that serve to meet the MS4 WLA reductions included in the TMDL report OR demonstrates the MS4's existing load meets the WLA.
See Note above regarding additional information requested to explain determinations.
This tab requires the permittee to submit required information for each applicable oxygen demand, nitrate, TSS and/or TP WLA they are claiming to meet with a list of all stormwater BMPs implemented to achieve the applicable WLA. For structural BMPs, it is required to include the BMP type, year implemented, location in geographic coordinates (x coordinate and y coordinate), and owner.
This table is for reference only and shows ALL waste load allocations assigned to an MS4 and all flow zones, whether they need to be reported on in the TMDL application or not. This is a filterable list, and can be changed to show other permittees, projects, etc.
Click here to see questions and answers from February 16 TMDL Webinar -Updated with links to draft phosphorus street sweeping calculator and revised loading rates spreadsheet.
1. For categorical WLAs – Are MS4 communities to report on BMPs in just their community, or do they also present data from other communities in the watershed to demonstrate compliance or progress towards the categorical WLA?
2. For categorical WLAs – Can private BMPs constructed in the watershed that have an overall pollutant reduction be included?
3. For the Compliance Schedule BMPs tab- should it only include BMPs that have yet to be implemented/installed or should it include already installed BMPs?
4. My Applicable WLAs Determination tab shows the percent reduction in Column I as "Not Available". Does that mean I don't have to report on that TMDL?
5. Is there any guidance on how to include street sweeping for TSS removal?
Please submit questions to Anna Bosch at the MPCA.
This page was last edited on 23 January 2023, at 14:48.