(A) Following approval of the storm water management permit or individual lot plot plan permit by the Department and commencement of construction activities, the Department has the authority to conduct inspections of the site to ensure full compliance with the provisions of this subchapter, the approved storm water pollution prevention plan, the Indiana Storm Water Quality Manual, and the terms and conditions of the approved permit.
(B) A self-monitoring program (SMP) must be implemented by the project site owner to ensure the storm water pollution prevention plan is working effectively. A trained individual, acceptable to the Department, shall monitor and manage project construction and storm water activities. Details regarding the required monitoring activities are contained in the City of Decatur Storm Water Technical Standards Manual.
(C) The storm water pollution prevention plan shall serve as a guideline for storm water quality but should not be interpreted to be the only basis for implementation of storm water quality measures for a project site. The project site owner is responsible for implementing, in accordance with this subchapter, all measures necessary to adequately prevent polluted storm water runoff. Recommendations by the trained individual for modified storm water quality measures should be implemented.
(D) A project management log must be maintained at the project site or in the possession of on-site individuals associated with the management and operations of the construction activities. Details regarding requirements related to the project management log are contained in the City of Decatur Storm Water Technical Standards Manual.
(Ord. 2023-11, passed 8-1-2023)