MACDILLAFBI32-701 — Storm Water Pollution Prevention

MACDILLAFBI32-701 governs storm water pollution prevention and compliance with storm water and non-point source runoff regulations at MacDill AFB.

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  • Publication number: MACDILLAFBI32-701
  • Title: STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
  • Date: 2024-08-21

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MACDILLAFBI32-701 covers NPDES permits, municipal storm water controls, illicit discharges, engineering reviews, environmental analysis, and construction site management. It requires Best Management Practices, corrective actions for illicit connections or discharges, and permits for construction work that disturbs one acre or more of land.

Applies to: This publication applies to all who work and reside on MacDill Air Force Base (AFB).

Topics covered

  • NPDES storm water permits
  • Municipal storm sewer pollution prevention
  • Illicit connections and discharges
  • Engineering design review
  • Environmental Impact Analysis Process
  • Construction site management
  • Storm water runoff treatment

Questions and answers

What permit is required for storm water discharges to surface water?

The NPDES regulations require us to obtain authorization, via permit, from the FDEP for discharges of storm water to any surface water (e.g., canals, ponds, Hillsborough Bay, and Tampa Bay). (paragraph 1)

What discharges are prohibited from the base storm water system?

The specific intent of the regulations, permits, and this instruction is to prohibit the discharge of anything that is not composed entirely of storm water into the base storm water system or surface water. (paragraph 1)

What happens when an illicit connection or discharge is discovered?

Corrective actions must be implemented if an illicit connection or discharge is discovered. (paragraph 7)

When is a NPDES construction permit required at MacDill AFB?

Any construction work that disturbs one acre or more of land will obtain a NPDES construction permit from the FDEP prior to starting construction.

What is required for base construction project design reviews?

Design reviews will be completed for each base construction project to provide a thorough technical review and feedback to the designer so that the highest quality design documents and best value to the government are achieved. (paragraph 8)

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