For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AUTHORIZED ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
The Shelbyville Utility Board, through the Shelbyville Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Operator or authorized representative.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
or
BMP.
Any structural or non-structural control measure utilized to improve the quality and, as appropriate, reduce the quantity of stormwater run-off. The term includes schedules of activities, prohibitions of practice, treatment requirements, operation and maintenance procedures, use of containment facilities, land use planning, policy techniques and other management practices.
CLEAN WATER ACT.
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, being 33 USC 1251 et seq.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
. Activities subject to NPDES Construction Permits. These include construction projects resulting in land disturbance of one acre or more. Such activities include but are not limited to clearing and grubbing, grading, excavating and demolition.
CONTIGUITY.
An entity's proximity to a designated MS4 area in such a way that it allows for direct discharges of stormwater run-off into the regulated MS4 conveyance.
CONVEYANCE.
Any structural process for transferring storm water between at least two points. The term includes piping, ditches, swales, curbs, gutters, catch basins, channels, storm drains and roadways.
DISPOSAL.
The discharge, deposit, injection, spilling, leaking or placing of any solid waste or hazardous waste into or on any land or water so that the solid waste or hazardous waste or any constituent of the waste may enter the environment, be emitted into the air or be discharged into any waters, including ground waters.
GARBAGE.
All animal solid, vegetable solid and semisolid wastes resulting from the processing, handling, preparation, cooking, serving or consumption of food or food materials.
HAZARDOUS WASTE.
Any material, including any substance, waste or combination thereof, which because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may cause or significantly contribute to, a substantial present or potential hazard to human health, safety, property or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of or otherwise managed.
ILLICIT CONNECTIONS.
Either of the following:
(1) Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, which allows an illegal discharge to enter the storm drain system including but not limited to any conveyances which allows any non-stormwater discharge including sewage, process wastewater, effluent and wash water to enter the storm drain system and any connections to the storm drain system from indoor drains, washing machines, bathtubs, and sinks regardless of whether said drain or connection had been previously allowed, permitted or approved by any enforcement agency; or
(2) Any drain or conveyance connected from a commercial or industrial land use to the storm drain system which has not been documented in plans, maps or equivalent records and approved by an authorized enforcement agency.
ILLICIT DISCHARGE.
Any discharge to an MS4 conveyance that is not composed entirely of stormwater, except naturally occurring floatables, such as leaves or tree limbs.
INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY.
Activities subject to NPDES Industrial Permits as defined in 40 C.F.R. § 122.26(b)(14).
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT.
A permit issued by the EPA or the Indiana Department of Environmental Management that authorizes the discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States, whether the permit is applicable on an individual, group or general area-wide basis.
NON-STORMWATER DISCHARGE.
Any discharge to the storm drain system that is not composed entirely of stormwater.
PERSON.
Any individual, association, organization, partnership, firm, corporation or other entity recognized by law and acting as either the owner or as the owner's agent.
POLLUTANT.
Anything which causes or contributes to pollution. Pollutants may include, but are not limited to: paints, varnishes, solvents; oil and automotive fluids; nonhazardous liquid and solid wastes; yard wastes; refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter, floatables; pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers; hazardous substances and wastes; sewage, effluent, fecal coliform, E. Coli, and pathogens; dissolved and particulate metals; animal wastes; wastes and residues that result from constructing a building or structure; and noxious or offensive matter of any kind.
PREMISES.
Any building, lot, parcel of land or portion of land, whether improved or unimproved, including adjacent sidewalks and parking strips.
RECEIVING WATERS.
Waters of the state, including but not limited to Big Blue River, Little Blue River, Lewis Creek and Thompson Ditch.
STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM.
Publicly-owned facilities by which stormwater is collected and/or conveyed, including but not limited to any roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, gutters, curbs, inlets, piped storm drains, pumping facilities, retention and other drainage structures.
STORMWATER.
Any surface flow, runoff and drainage consisting entirely of water from any form of natural precipitation and resulting from such precipitation.
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN.
A document which describes the Best Management Practices (BMPs) and activities to be implemented by a person or business to identify sources of pollution or contamination at a site and the actions to eliminate or reduce pollutant discharges to stormwater, stormwater conveyance systems and/or receiving waters.
WASTEWATER.
Any water or other liquid, other than uncontaminated stormwater, discharged from a facility.
(Ord. 04-2515, passed 10-4-04)