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==Requirements==
 
==Requirements==
To keep their communities in the loop, permittees must:
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To keep their community members in the loop, permittees must:
 
:*Provide at least one opportunity for the public to provide input on the stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP).  
 
:*Provide at least one opportunity for the public to provide input on the stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP).  
 
:*Provide access to the public to view the SWPPP document, Annual Reports, and other documentation related to the SWPPP.
 
:*Provide access to the public to view the SWPPP document, Annual Reports, and other documentation related to the SWPPP.
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:*Document activities, as described [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Documentation_requirements_and_documents_to_retain_under_the_MS4_permit here].
 
:*Document activities, as described [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Documentation_requirements_and_documents_to_retain_under_the_MS4_permit here].
  
==Additional resources==
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==Resources==
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Click on the blue links above in the "Requirements" section to get more information and resources specific to those permit requirements. In addition, all resources related to MCM 1 are below.
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===Fact sheets and guidance documents===
 
*[https://www.epa.gov/npdes/national-menu-best-management-practices-bmps-stormwater#inv EPA MCM 2 guidance] - EPA's guidance and suggested BMPs for an effective public involvement program
 
*[https://www.epa.gov/npdes/national-menu-best-management-practices-bmps-stormwater#inv EPA MCM 2 guidance] - EPA's guidance and suggested BMPs for an effective public involvement program
 
*[https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain EPA's Soak Up the Rain Campaign] - Provides template and customizable outreach tools and resources to educate and engage your community on the impacts of stormwater pollution and how to help solve the problem
 
*[https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain EPA's Soak Up the Rain Campaign] - Provides template and customizable outreach tools and resources to educate and engage your community on the impacts of stormwater pollution and how to help solve the problem
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===Documentation and tracking templates===
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*[[media:Documentation of dates and locations of events for annual public opportunity to provide input (MCM 1 & 2 Activities Tracking) - Faribault.xlsx|Documentation of dates and locations of input activities]] - City of Faribault's tracking template to document dates and locations of events for the annual public opportunity to provide input
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*[[media:Documentation of dates and locations of events for annual public opportunity to provide input (TrackingDataBase MCMs 1-2) - Prior Lake.xlsx|Documentation of dates and locations of input activities]] - City of Prior Lake's tracking template to document dates and locations of events for the annual public opportunity to provide input

Revision as of 19:14, 11 January 2018

image showing residents stenciling storm drains

Introduction

Protecting stormwater cannot be completed by one person alone, but will be the result of communities engaging their residents, businesses, and industries to become invested in water quality. Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 2 of the MS4 General Permit requires permittees to find methods to motivate their communities into action through opportunities, programs, or other approaches to prevent stormwater pollution. Common examples seen around Minnesota include storm drain stenciling activities, drain adoption programs, and volunteer monitoring programs.

Requirements

To keep their community members in the loop, permittees must:

  • Provide at least one opportunity for the public to provide input on the stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP).
  • Provide access to the public to view the SWPPP document, Annual Reports, and other documentation related to the SWPPP.
  • Consider public input.
  • Document activities, as described here.

Resources

Click on the blue links above in the "Requirements" section to get more information and resources specific to those permit requirements. In addition, all resources related to MCM 1 are below.

Fact sheets and guidance documents

  • EPA MCM 2 guidance - EPA's guidance and suggested BMPs for an effective public involvement program
  • EPA's Soak Up the Rain Campaign - Provides template and customizable outreach tools and resources to educate and engage your community on the impacts of stormwater pollution and how to help solve the problem

Documentation and tracking templates