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Industrial General Permit Order

J. Monitoring and Records

1. Samples and measurements taken for the purpose of monitoring shall be
representative of the monitored activity.

2. If Dischargers monitor any pollutant more frequently than required, the
results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting
of the data submitted.

3. Records of monitoring information shall include:

a. The date, exact location, and time of sampling or measurement;

b. The date(s) analyses were performed;

c. The individual(s) that performed the analyses;

d. The analytical techniques or methods used; and,

e. The results of such analyses.

4. Dischargers shall retain, for a period of at least five (5) years, either a paper
or electronic copy of all storm water monitoring information, records, data,
and reports required by this General Permit. Copies shall be available for
review by the Water Board’s staff at the facility during scheduled facility
operating hours.

5. Upon written request by U.S. EPA or the local MS4, Dischargers shall
provide paper or electronic copies of Annual Reports or other requested
records to the Water Boards, U.S. EPA, or local MS4 within ten (10) days
from receipt of the request.

K. Electronic Signature and Certification Requirements

1. All Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) for NOI and NEC coverage shall
be certified and submitted via SMARTS by the Discharger’s Legally
Responsible Person (LRP). All other documents may be certified and
submitted via SMARTS by the LRP or by their designated Duly Authorized
Representative.

2. When a new LRP or Duly Authorized Representative is designated, the
Discharger shall ensure that the appropriate revisions are made via
SMARTS. In unexpected or emergency situations, it may be necessary for
the Discharger to directly contact the State Water Board’s Storm Water
Section to register for SMARTS account access in order to designate a new
LRP.

3. Documents certified and submitted via SMARTS by an unauthorized or
ineligible LRP or Duly Authorized Representative are invalid.

Order 2014-0057-DWQ 71