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Nine Minimum Controls
(NMC)
NMC No. 7 - Pollution Prevention Program for the Reduction of Contaminants in
CSO's
The
seventh NMC is intended to keep contaminants from entering the CSS and the
receiving waters via the CSS. Most of the methods suggested by the EPA
invovle behavioral change rather than construction of physical modifications to
the collection and treatment systems. These control measures may include,
but not be limited to, the following:
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Street
cleaning during dry weather periods.
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Public
education programs.
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Solid
waste collection and recycling.
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Product
ban/substitution.
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Control
of product use such as fertilizer, pesticides, de-icing salts, etc.
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Water
conservation methods.
The
Authority must provide documentation that they have made diligent efforts in
evaluating this minimum control and have a clear understanding of the measures
to be taken. This documentation may include, but not be limited to, the
following:
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A
summary of the alternatives considered.
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A
list and description of the measures planned for implementation and the name
of the individual(s) or department responsible.
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A
cost estimate and the implementation schedule.
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An
estimate of the benefits expected from the minimum control actions.
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Samples
of the public educational material planned for use.
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A
list of pollution prevention plans that have been developed, if appropriate.
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