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CMP Part 3A. Environmental Protection Plan <br />may be periodically amended to remain current with local practices and policies and to <br />maintain Orono's compliance with MCWD rules and State of Minnesota laws and rules. <br />NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit <br />Since 2003 Orono has operated its stormwater management program under a permit issued <br />by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). This permit is called the Municipal <br />Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit and authorizes Orono to discharge <br />stormwater to waters of the state under certain conditions. Under its permit coverage, <br />Orono has implemented a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) to addresses <br />the MS4 Permits six minimum control measures, as listed below: <br />1. Public education <br />2. Public involvement <br />3. Illicit discharge detection and elimination <br />4. Construction site runoff control <br />5. Post -construction runoff control <br />6. Pollution prevention in municipal operations <br />The City's SWPPP contains several Best Management Practices within each of the listed <br />control measures. These were identified using a self-evaluation and input process with City <br />staff. Many of the goals and policies discussed in the SWMP are directly related to <br />requirements listed in the NPDES program. As a result, the implementation section of this <br />plan references items listed in the City's SWPPP. Additional information regarding the <br />City's SWPPP <br />Goals, Policies and Strategies <br />The City of Orono highly values the natural resources within its jurisdiction and seeks to <br />protect surface and groundwater storage systems, effectively manage expenditures to <br />correct flooding and water quality problems, prevent erosion into surface waters, promote <br />groundwater recharge, enhance wildlife habitats and water recreational facilities, and <br />improve the water quality of all water resources. Therefore, the city established the <br />following goals. Specific policies and implementation strategies are listed in the SWMP. <br />Maintain or improve the physical, chemical, biological, and aesthetic condition of <br />surface water resources. <br />2. Develop and implement plans as necessary to reduce pollutant loads for waters that do <br />not meet Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) as approved by the EPA. Coordinate <br />City efforts with applicable Implementation Plans as approved by the Minnesota <br />Pollution Control Agency. <br />City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 3A, Page 12 <br />