Ryan Bailey, Sacramento County

Ryan BaileyProgram Supervisor

Commercial/industrial stormwater compliance inspectionprogram required by 5-year NPDES Municipal StormwaterPermit (2008-2013)Permit shared by city and county of Sacramento and the citiesof Elk grove, Folsom, Galt, Rancho Cordova, and Citrus HeightsProgram initiated in July 2004

Inspections at specified businesses once every three yearsRe-inspections for significant violationsFollow-up enforcement as necessaryComplaint responseCompliance assistanceTracking/reporting

Auto repair facilitiesAuto body facilitiesRetail gasoline outletsAuto dealersEquipment rental facilitiesNurseriesKennelsRestaurantsIndustrial General PermitfacilitiesTotal = To date, approx. 4700 businesses

Execute agreements with PermitteesObtain enforcement authority county-wideEstablish regulatory fees for program cost recoveryDefine industries specified by PermitDevelop a database and inventoryDevelop inspection protocols, inspection checklists, violation notices,policies & proceduresDevelop industry-specific outreach materials and conduct workshopsTrain inspection staff

Delayed revision of stormwater ordinances allowing authorityfor inspections, billing, enforcementDeveloping consensus among 7 stormwater permitteesEnsuring consistent county-wide inspectionsFluctuating facility inventoryStaff turnover

Alignment and training of three EMD divisions involved withimplementing inspection programExtensive trial and error with development of inspectionchecklists and notices (currently on 4th version)Low level of awareness and receptiveness among regulatedcommunityAchieving consensus with other SW agencies on enforcementand other issues

Permittees expect enhanced enforcement (First threeyear inspection cycle was more education focused)Higher fees (Program costs were not completely recoveredduring the first inspection cycle and new labor contract hasincreased costs)