Indiana Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Plan
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Indiana Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program February 2005 This page was left blank intentionally Indiana Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program Submitted To: National Atmospheric Oceanic Administration, Office of Coastal Resource Management U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Prepared By: Indiana Department of Natural Resources Lake Michigan Coastal Program In conjunction with the following partners Indiana Department of Environmental Management Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Soil Conservation Purdue University, Agriculture Extension Special Thanks to: 6217 Workgroup Members Funding for this document made possible in part by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Office of Coastal Resource Management under authority of the Coastal Zone Management Act. This page was left blank intentionally Table of Contents Page Chapter 1 – Introduction 1 A -- Overview 1 B -- Nonpoint Source Pollution – Defined 3 C -- Partners in Nonpoint Source Pollution 4 D -- Boundary Area 4 Indiana’s Coastal Waters 5 Calumet River Basin 7 Diverted Chicago Watershed 9 St. Joseph River Basin – Lake Michigan Watershed 10 Maumee River Basin 12 Proposed Indiana Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Program Boundary 14 E -- Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Area Background Information 15 Land Use of the Region 15 Climate 18 Geology and Soils 18 Lakes 19 Wetlands 20 Rivers and Streams 21 Chapter 2 – Management Measures for Agriculture Sources 23 A – Introduction 23 B – Potential Sources of Agricultural Nonpoint Pollution in the CNPCP Watershed 27 Erosion from Cropland 27 Facility Wastewater & Runoff Control from Confined Animal Facilities 30 Application of Nutrients to Cropland 31 Application of Pesticides to Cropland 34 Grazing Management 36 Irrigation of Cropland (Justification for Exclusion) 37 C – Agricultural Management Measures to be Implemented 37 1. Erosion and Sediment Control Management Measure 38 a. Definition 38 b. Applicability 38 c. Existing Practices and Programs 39 1. Existing Programs: Federal 39 2. Existing Programs: State and Local 40 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 41 2. Facility Wastewater & Runoff from Confined Animal Facilities Management Measure (Large & Small Units) 41 a-1. Definition Large Unit 41 a-2. Definition Small Unit 42 b. Applicability 42 c. Existing Practices & Programs 42 1. Existing Programs: Federal 43 2. Existing Programs: State and Local 43 List of Table and Figures - Indiana Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Plan Page v d. Enforcement Mechanisms 44 3. Nutrient Management Measure 45 a. Definition 45 b. Applicability 45 c. Existing Practices and Programs 46 1. Existing Programs: Federal 46 2. Existing Programs: State and Local 47 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 48 4. Pesticide Management Measure 48 a. Definition 48 b. Applicability 49 c. Existing Practices and Programs 49 1. Existing Programs: Federal 49 2. Existing Programs: State and Local 50 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 51 5. Grazing Management Measure 51 a. Definition 51 b. Applicability 51 c. Existing Practices and Programs 52 1. Existing Programs: Federal 53 2. Existing Programs: State and Local 53 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 54 6. Irrigation Water Management - Management Measure (Excluded) 54 a. Definition 55 b. Applicability 55 D – Coordination 55 E – Goal and Objectives for Implementing Agricultural Management Measures 57 Chapter 3 – Request for Exclusion of Forestry Source Category 64 A -- Introduction 64 Geography, Forest Cover, and Land Uses 64 Nonpoint Programs Inventories and Information 66 Description and Documentation of Data Rationale 67 B -- Conclusions and Recommendations 68 Chapter 4 – Management Measures for Urban/Rural Areas 69 A – Introduction 69 Background – Storm Water Permit Requirements for Point & Nonpoint 74 1. Phase I Implementation in Indiana 74 2. Phase II Implementation in Indiana 75 MS4 Designation Criteria 76 Stormwater Quality Management Plan 78 A. Public Education and Outreach 78 B. Public Involvement and Participation 80 C. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping For Municipal … 80 D. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 80 E. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff 80 F. Post-Construction Storm Water Management 81 3. Inventory of Management Measures Excluded 82 List of Table and Figures - Indiana Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Plan Page vi 4. Inventory of Management Measures Full Excluded 82 B – Potential Sources of Urban Nonpoint Pollution 83 1. Runoff from Developing Areas 83 2. Runoff from Construction Sites 84 3. Runoff from Existing Development 84 4. On-site Sewage Disposal Systems 85 5. General Sources (Including Household, Commercial, & Landscaping) 86 6. Roads, Highways, and Bridges 87 C – Urban Management Measures 87 1. Urban Runoff New Development 88 a. Definition 88 b. Applicability 88 c. Existing Programs or Practices and Lead Agencies 88 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 89 2. Watershed Protection Management Measure 89 a. Definition 89 b. Applicability 90 c. Existing Programs or Practices and Lead Agencies 90 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 91 3. Site Development Management Measure 91 a. Definition 91 b. Applicability 92 c. Existing Programs or Practices and Lead Agencies 92 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 93 4. Construction Site Erosion & Sediment Control (Excluded) 94 a. Definition 94 b. Applicability 94 5. Construction Site Waste and Chemical Control (Excluded) 94 a. Definition 94 b. Applicability 95 6. Existing Development (Geographically Excluded) 95 a. Definition 95 b. Applicability 95 c. Existing Programs or Practices and Lead Agencies 95 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 96 7. New On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems 96 a. Definition 96 b. Applicability 97 c. Existing Programs or Practices and Lead Agencies 98 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 100 8. Operating Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems Management Measure 100 a. Definition 100 b. Applicability 101 c. Existing Programs or Practices and Lead Agencies 101 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 102 9. Pollution Prevention Management Measure 102 a. Definition 102 b. Applicability 103 c. Existing Programs or Practices and Lead Agencies 103 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 104 List of Table and Figures - Indiana Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Plan Page vii 10. Management Measures; Planning, Siting, & Developing Roads & Highways 104 a. Definition 104 b. Applicability 104 c. Existing Programs 105 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 105 11. Management Measure for Bridges 106 a. Definition 106 b. Applicability 106 c. Existing Programs or Practices and Lead Agencies 106 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 107 12. Management Measure for Road, Highway, & Bridge Construction (Excluded) 108 a. Definition 108 b. Applicability 108 13. Management Measure for Road, Highway, & Bridge Construction Site Waste & Chemical Control (Excluded) 108 a. Definition 108 b. Applicability 108 14. Management Measure for Road, Highway, & Bridge Operation & Maintenance (Geographically limited Exclusion) 109 a. Definition 109 b. Applicability 109 c. Existing Programs or Practices and Lead Agencies 110 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 109 15. Management Measure for Road, Highway, & Bridge Runoff Systems (Geographically limited Exclusion) 110 a. Definition 110 b. Applicability 110 c. Existing Programs or Practices and Lead Agencies 110 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 111 D -- Coordination 112 E -- Goals & Objectives of Urban & Rural Areas 119 Chapter 5 – Management Measures for Marinas and Recreational Boating 130 A -- Introduction 130 1. Definition of Marina 130 2. Overview of Existing Governmental Programs 130 3. Overview of Existing State Programs 131 B – Potential Sources of Marina & Recreational Boating Nonpoint Pollution 135 1. Fish Waste 135 2. Liquid Materials 135 3. Improper solid waste 135 4. Sewage waste disposal 135 5. Improper Boat Operation 135 6. Poorly designed marinas 136 C – Marinas & Recreational Boating Management Measures to be Implemented 136 1. Site Location and Design Management Measure 136 a. Definition 136 b. Applicability 136 List of Table and Figures - Indiana Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Plan Page viii c. Existing Practices & Programs 136 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 137 2. Marina Flushing Management Measure 138 a. Definition 138 b. Applicability 138 c. Existing Practices & Programs 138 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 139 3. Water Quality Assessment Management Measure 139 a. Definition 139 b. Applicability 139 c. Existing Practices and Programs 139 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 140 4. Habitat Assessment Management Measure 141 a. Definition 142 b. Applicability 142 c. Existing Practices and Programs 142 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 142 5. Shoreline Stabilization Management Measure 142 a. Definition 142 b. Applicability 142 c. Existing Practices and Programs 142 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 143 6. Stormwater Runoff Management Measure 144 a. Definition 144 b. Applicability 144 c. Existing Practices and Programs 144 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 145 7. Fueling Station Design Management Measure 145 a. Definition 145 b. Applicability 145 c. Existing Practices and Programs 145 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 146 8. Sewage Facility Management Measure 147 a. Definition 147 b. Applicability 147 c. Existing Practices and Programs 147 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 148 9. Solid Waste Management Measure 149 a. Definition 149 b. Applicability 149 c. Existing Practices and Programs 149 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 150 10. Fish Waste Management Measure 150 a. Definition 150 b. Applicability 150 c. Existing Practices and Programs 150 d. Enforcement Mechanisms 151 11. Liquid Material Management Measure 152 a. Definition 152 b. Applicability 152 c. Existing Practices and Programs 152 List