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Annual Report to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Pinellas County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems FLS000005-004.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Annual Report to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) FLS000005-004 (Annual Report).
• Permit is a requirement of the Clean Water Act.
• Permit regulates County activities to reduce discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to surface waters of the state.
• Data in Annual Report certified by multiple County Departments.
• This Annual Report also includes reapplication for the next five (5) year permit cycle.
There is no cost associated with filing this Annual Report. The Annual Report must be submitted to the FDEP by February 28, 2023.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to create and enhance a safe, secure, and healthy community
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air, and other natural resources
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs.
Deliver First-Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach.
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources.
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
5.4 Strive to serve the needs of all Pinellas County residents and customers.
Summary:
The Permit regulates County activities to reduce discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to surface waters of the state. Operators of MS4s that are covered by an NPDES stormwater permit pursuant to Rule 62-624, F.A.C. must submit an Annual Report. This Annual Report is for the reporting period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 for Permit FLS000005-004. This Annual Report also includes the requisite information for reapplication of the five (5) year permit cycle (FLS000005-005).
Background/Explanation:
The Annual Report is completed and submitted for each year of coverage under the NPDES stormwater permit term. The Annual Report must be signed by the County Administrator in accordance with Permit Requirement Part VI.D. of the Annual Report. County departmental certification sheets are included in the Annual Report.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve and sign this Annual Report is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
FDEP
Co-Permittees
Attachments:
Annual Report (includes Certification Statement)