Print this page National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Plan For Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals
(Phase I General Permit)
Tim Laughlin, P.E.
Course Outline
As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating stormwater point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Since its introduction in 1972, the NPDES permit program is responsible for significant improvements to our Nation's water quality.
The author has attempted to explain and suggest engineering recommendations for the regulated community of Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (PBSTs) under US EPA’s Phase I NPDES stormwater regulations. The regulations typically applies to PBSTs with SIC 5171 or NAICS 422710 for permitting so that stormwater can be discharged from the facility.
The majority of states have the authority from the US EPA to administered-regulated stormwater discharges from PBSTs facilities.
This course includes
a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding
of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be familiar with US EPA Phase I NPDES regulations;
- Be familiar with US EPA Phase II NPDES regulations;
- Review the broad scope of “WHO MUST HAVE AN NPDES PERMIT?”
- Be able to prepare a NPDES Permit for PETROLEUM BULK STATIONS & TERMINALS (PBST’S);
- Know the difference between an NPDES Individual Permit & General Permit? Know what is Stormwater?
- Know the US EPA industry description of PBSTs;
- At this point in time, no national effluent guidelines regulate the discharge of pollutants from PBSTs. However, review typical state guidelines;
- Review BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP);
- Review changes to Wholesale Petroleum SIC codes to NAICS codes;
- Understand Primary SIC/NAICS Code Determination fro PBSTs;
- Be able to change PBSTs SIC/NAICS Code at multiple facilities;
- Understand subtle differences between PPM and MG/L; and
- Review Model based on North Carolina General Permit Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SSSP) for PBST facility.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for agricultural, chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, and petroleum engineers.
Benefit
to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be able to understand the basics to provide for clean water stormwater discharges by regulated facilities.
Course
Content
In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following course content in PDF format:
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Course
Summary
Water pollution degrades surface waters making them unsafe for drinking, fishing, swimming, and other activities. This course only offers a brief outline of the Federal (state) regulatory requirements in preventing polluted stormwater discharges from PBSTs.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
