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Page 20 of 38 <br /> Permit No: MNR040000 <br /> e. Inspections <br /> (1) Unless inspection frequency is adjusted as described below, the permittee shall <br /> conduct annual inspections of structural stormwater BMPs (excluding stormwater <br /> ponds which are under a separate schedule below)to determine structural integrity, <br /> proper function and maintenance needs. <br /> Inspections of structural stormwater BMPs shall be conducted annually unless the <br /> permittee determines if either of the following conditions apply: 1) Complaints <br /> received or patterns of maintenance indicate a greater frequency is necessary, or 2) <br /> Maintenance or sediment removal is not required after completion of the first two <br /> annual inspections; in which case the permittee may reduce the frequency of <br /> inspections to once every two (2)years. However, existing permittees are <br /> authorized under this permit to continue using inspection frequency adjustments, <br /> previously determined under the general stormwater permit for small MS4s <br /> No.MNR040000, effective June 1, 2006, provided that documentation requirements <br /> in Part III.D.6.h(2) are satisfied. <br /> (2) Prior to the expiration date of this permit,the permittee shall conduct at least one <br /> inspection of all ponds and outfalls (excluding underground outfalls) in order to <br /> determine structural integrity, proper function, and maintenance needs. <br /> (3) The permittee shall conduct quarterly inspections of stockpiles, and storage and <br /> material handling areas as inventoried in Part III.D.6.a,to determine maintenance <br /> needs and proper function of BMPs. <br /> f. Maintenance <br /> Based on inspection findings, the permittee shall determine if repair, replacement, or <br /> maintenance measures are necessary in order to ensure the structural integrity, proper <br /> function, and treatment effectiveness of structural stormwater BMPs. Necessary <br /> maintenance shall be completed as soon as possible to prevent or reduce the discharge <br /> of pollutants to stormwater. <br /> g. Employee Training <br /> The permittee shall develop and implement a stormwater management training <br /> program commensurate with employee's job-duties as they relate to the permittee's <br /> SWPPP, including reporting and assessment activities.The permittee may use training <br /> materials from the United States Environmental Protection Agency(USEPA), state and <br /> regional agencies, or other organizations as appropriate to meet this requirement. The <br /> employee training program shall: <br /> (1) Address the importance of protecting water quality <br /> (2) Cover the requirements of the permit relevant to the job duties of the employee <br /> (3) Include a schedule that establishes initial training for new and/or seasonal <br /> employees, and recurring training intervals for existing employees to address <br /> changes in procedures, practices, techniques, or requirements <br />