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Industrial General Permit Order

vi. Contain all stored non-solid industrial materials or wastes (e.g.,
particulates, powders, shredded paper, etc.) that can be transported
or dispersed by the wind or contact with storm water;

vii. Prevent disposal of any rinse/wash waters or industrial materials into
the storm water conveyance system;

viii. Minimize storm water discharges from non-industrial areas (e.g.,
storm water flows from employee parking area) that contact industrial
areas of the facility; and,

ix. Minimize authorized NSWDs from non-industrial areas (e.g., potable
water, fire hydrant testing, etc.) that contact industrial areas of the
facility.

b. Preventive Maintenance
The Discharger shall:

i. Identify all equipment and systems used outdoors that may spill or
leak pollutants;

ii. Observe the identified equipment and systems to detect leaks, or
identify conditions that may result in the development of leaks;

iii. Establish an appropriate schedule for maintenance of identified
equipment and systems; and,

iv. Establish procedures for prompt maintenance and repair of
equipment, and maintenance of systems when conditions exist that
may result in the development of spills or leaks.

c. Spill and Leak Prevention and Response
The Discharger shall:

i. Establish procedures and/or controls to minimize spills and leaks;

ii. Develop and implement spill and leak response procedures to
prevent industrial materials from discharging through the storm water
conveyance system. Spilled or leaked industrial materials shall be
cleaned promptly and disposed of properly;

iii. Identify and describe all necessary and appropriate spill and leak
response equipment, location(s) of spill and leak response
equipment, and spill or leak response equipment maintenance
procedures; and,

iv. Identify and train appropriate spill and leak response personnel.

d. Material Handling and Waste Management

Order 2014-0057-DWQ 31