===== PAGE 1 ===== # ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) STATUS REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021

GENERAL INFORMATION
Permittee Name:	Millcreek Township		NPDES Permit No.:	PAI138301
Mailing Address:	3608 W 26th St		Effective Date:	January 1, 2021
City, State, Zip:	Erie, PA 16506		Expiration Date:	December 25, 2025
MS4 Contact Person:	Emma George		Renewal Due Date:
Title:	Project Engineer		Municipality:	Millcreek Township
Phone:	814-833-6096		County:	Erie
Email:	egeorge@millcreektownship.com
Co-Permittees (if applicable):
Appendix(ces) that permittee is subject to (select all that apply): ☐ Appendix A ☐ Appendix B ☐ Appendix C ☐ Appendix D ☒ Appendix E ☐ Appendix F
WATER QUALITY INFORMATION
Are there any discharges to waters within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed? ☐ Yes ☒ No
Identify all surface waters that receive stormwater discharges from the permittee’s MS4 and provide the requested information (see instructions).
Receiving Water Name	Ch. 93 Class.	Impaired?	Cause(s)	TMDL?	WLA?
Mill Creek	WWF	Y	Sediment Pollution	N	N
West Branch Cascade Creek	WWF	Y	Sediment Pollution	N	N
Walnut Creek	HQ-CWF/CWF	Y	Sediment Pollution	N	N
Unnamed tributary (Fairview) to 01075813 (Lake Erie)	CWF	Y	Sediment Pollution	N	N
Unnamed tributary (Wilkins) to 01075813 (Lake Erie)	CWF	Y	Sediment Pollution	N	N
Unnamed tributaries to 01075813 (Lake Erie)	CWF	N	N/A	N	N
Unnamed tributary (Marshall) to 01075813 (Lake Erie)	CWF	Y	Sediment Pollution	N	N
Unnamed tributary (Scotts) to 01075813 (Lake Erie)	CWF	Y	Sediment Pollution	N	N

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GENERAL MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE (MCM) INFORMATION
Have you completed all MCM activities required by the permit for this reporting period? ☐ Yes ☒ No
List the current entity responsible for implementing each MCM of your SWMP, along with contact name and phone number.
MCM	Entity Responsible	Contact Name	Phone
#1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts	Erie County Dept. of Planning and Community Development	Eric Brown	814-451-7335
#2 Public Involvement/Participation	Erie County Dept. of Planning and Community Development & Millcreek Township	Eric Brown & Emma George	814-451-7335 & 814-833-6096
#3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDD&E)	Erie County Dept. Planning and Community Development & Millcreek Township	Eric Brown & Emma George	814-451-7335 & 814-833-6096
#4 Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control	Millcreek Township	Emma George	814-833-6096
#5 Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment	Millcreek Township	Emma George	814-833-6096
#6 Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping	Erie County Dept. of Planning and Community Development & Millcreek Township	Eric Brown & Emma George	814-451-7335 & 814-833-6096

MCM #1 – PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS BMP #1: Develop, implement and maintain a written Public Education and Outreach Program. 1. For new permittees only, has the written PEOP been developed and implemented within the first year of permit coverage? ☐ Yes ☐ No 2. Date of latest annual review of PEOP: 6/4/2021 Were updates made? ☒ Yes ☐ No 3. What were the plans and goals for public education and outreach for the reporting period? Within the limitations of COVID-19 mitigation protocols, Erie County Department of Planning planned to increase public awareness of impaired streams in Millcreek Township and engage the public in proactive runoff reduction and mitigation. Social media played an important role in this outreach, as many yearly in-person events could not proceed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 4. Did the MS4 achieve its goal(s) for the PEOP during the reporting period? ☒ Yes ☐ No 5. Identify specific plans and goals for public education and outreach for the upcoming year: Due to COVID-19, Erie County Planning Department will continue its public awareness campaign via social media and contributions to municipal newsletters; virtual demonstrations for teachers and students from local schools will be attempted, as well as workshops and presentations; businesses will be reached by letter, self-inspection checklists, and stormwater BMP information; municipal staff education will continue with virtual workshops. Medium of outreach and public education is dependent on pandemic status. BMP #2: Develop and maintain lists of target audience groups present within the areas served by your MS4. ===== PAGE 3 ===== 3800-FM-BCW0491 9/2017 Annual MS4 Status Report 1. For new permittees only, have the target audience lists been developed and implemented within the first year of permit coverage? ☐ Yes ☐ No 2. Date of latest annual review of target audience lists: 6/4/2021 Were updates made? ☐ Yes ☒ No BMP #3: Annually publish at least one educational item on your Stormwater Management Program. 1. For new permittees only, were stormwater educational and informational items produced and published in print and/or on the Internet within the first year of permit coverage? ☐ Yes ☐ No 2. Date of latest annual review of educational materials: 6/4/2021 Were updates made? ☒ Yes ☐ No 3. Do you have a municipal website? ☒ Yes ☐ No (URL: https://www.millcreektownship.com/ https://eriecountypa.gov/departments/planning-and-community-development/resources/stormwater-information/) ===== PAGE 4 ===== If Yes, what MS4-related material does it contain? Erie County Department of Planning is responsible for publishing online stormwater information; ECDP's website includes information about the County's watersheds, nonpoint source pollution, and common issues experienced by waterways in developed areas. Also included are practices for residents to keep waterways healthy which are best detailed in our embedded Northwest Pennsylvania Homeowners Guide to Stormwater Management. 4. Describe any other method(s) used during the reporting period to provide information on stormwater to the public: Curated Facebook posts to the Erie County Department of Planning page are also utilized for dissemination of stormwater information. Semi-monthly posts were published covering modern stormwater issues including erosion, pollution, and aging infrastructure. Quarterly newsletter articles were also created with specific focus on various BMPs, seasonal stormwater issues, and so on. Due to limitations of COVID-19, conventional in-person tabling events could not be utilized. 5. Identify specific plans for the publication of stormwater materials for the upcoming year: Stormwater information will continue to be updated routinely and provided on the Erie County Department of Planning's website with relevant links to other helpful resources. Regular Facebook posts will also continue being posted regarding stormwater information and education and funding opportunities for interested parties. Advertisement of such opportunities and other information will be considered with local news media, particularly as a follow-up to considerable precipitation events. There are plans to develop materials in line with DCNR's Lawn Conversion Program to distribute to both the public and municipal staff/leadership. Ongoing developments of a stormwater fee feasibility study also offers an opportunity for educational materials. BMP #4: Distribute stormwater educational materials to the target audiences. Identify the two additional methods of distributing stormwater educational materials during the previous reporting period (e.g., displays, posters, signs, pamphlets, booklets, brochures, radio, local cable TV, newspaper articles, other advertisements, bill stuffers, posters, presentations, conferences, meetings, fact sheets, giveaways, or storm drain stenciling). An Earth Day video was produced in collaboration with a number of local organizations to promote local environmental issues, including stormwater. Despite COVID-19 limitations, a hybrid virtual/in-person Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) workshop was held for traditional and nontraditional educators, covering methods for integrating stormwater and watershed concepts and implementable student projects into grade school cirricula. MCM #1 Comments: ## MCM #2 – PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT/PARTICIPATION ## BMP #1: Develop, implement and maintain a written Public Involvement and Participation Program (PIPP) 1. For new permittees only, was the PIPP developed and implemented within one year of permit coverage? ☐ Yes ☐ No 2. Date of latest annual review of PIPP: 6/4/2021 Were updates made? ☒ Yes ☐ No BMP #2: Advertise to the public and solicit public input on ordinances, SOPs, Pollutant Reduction Plans (PRPs) (if applicable) and TMDL Plans (if applicable), including modifications thereto, prior to adoption or submission to DEP: 1. Was an MS4-related ordinance, SOP, PRP or TMDL Plan developed during the reporting period? ☒ Yes ☐ No 2. If Yes, describe how you advertised the draft document(s) and how you provided opportunities for public review, input and feedback: ===== PAGE 5 ===== There was a public comment period from August 17, 2020-September 18, 2020 for the Township's PRP plan. The plan was approved by DEP and the NPDES permit was renewed with an effective date of 1/1/2021. 3. If an ordinance, SOP or plan was developed or amended during the reporting period, provide the following information:

Ordinance / SOP / Plan Name	Date of Public Notice	Date of Public Hearing	Date Enacted or Submitted to DEP
Millcreek Township Pollutant Reduction Plan	8/17/20-9/18/20	9/8/2020	January 1, 2021

===== PAGE 6 ===== BMP #3: Regularly solicit public involvement and participation from the target audience groups using available distribution and outreach methods. 1. At least one public meeting or other MS4 event must be held during the 5-year permit coverage period to solicit participation and feedback from target audience groups. Was this meeting or event held during the reporting period? ☒ Yes ☐ No No If Yes, Date of Meeting or Event: First Tuesday of each month; last meeting of reporting period: 5/4/21 2. Report instances of cooperation and participation in MS4 activities; presentations the permittee made to local watershed and conservation organizations; and similar instances of participation or coordination with organizations in the community. Monthly meetings continued with the Pennsylvania Lake Erie Watershed Association (PLEWA) to share and discuss on-the-ground conditions of watersheds throughout the County, action items, and other relevant information such as grant opportunities, planning for community events, and so on. PLEWA has been coordinating with the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring at Dickinson College to prepare it for regular physical, chemical, and biological monitoring. A public presentation was held in collaboration with Penn State Extension at Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park about the Cascade Creek restoration project. Due to COVID-19, the actionable scope of such MS4 activities were considerably limited in the latter half of this reporting period. 3. Report activities in which members of the public assisted or participated in the meetings and in the implementation of the SWMP, including education activities or efforts such as cleanups, monitoring, storm drain stenciling, or others. PLEWA, whose members consist of those from the general public, has engaged in stream monitoring since its inception in 2000, and as previously described has been preparing for expanding monitoring and engagement activities in the coming year. This includes the various waterways and waterbodies within the Township, storm sewershed included. Again, due to COVID-19, the actionable scope of such activities were considerably limited during this reporting period. ## MCM #2 Comments: ## MCM #3 – ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDD&E) BMP #1: Develop and implement a written program for the detection, elimination, and prevention of illicit discharges into the regulated small MS4. 1. For new permittees only, was the written IDD&E program developed within one year of permit coverage? ☐ Yes ☐ No 2. Date of latest annual review of IDD&E program: 02/28/2020 Were updates made? ☐ Yes ☒ No BMP #2: Develop and maintain map(s) that show permittee and urbanized area boundaries, the location of all outfalls and, if applicable, observation points, and the locations and names of all surface waters that receive discharges from those outfalls. Outfalls and observation points shall be numbered on the map(s). 1. Have you completed a map(s) that includes all components of BMP #2? ☒ Yes ☐ No If Yes and you are a new permittee and have not submitted the map(s) previously, attach the map(s) to this report. If No, date by which permittee expects map(s) to be completed: 2. Date of last update or revision to map(s): 10/21/2019 3. Total No. of Outfalls in MS4: 238 Total No. of Outfalls Mapped: 238 ===== PAGE 7 ===== 4. Total No. of Observation Points: 21 Total No. of Observation Points Mapped: 21 5. During the reporting period, have you identified any existing outfalls that have not been previously reported to DEP in an NOI, application or annual report, or are any new MS4 outfalls proposed for the next reporting period? ☐ Yes ☒ No If Yes, select: ☐ Existing Outfall(s) Identified ☐ New Outfall(s) Proposed ===== PAGE 8 ===== BMP #3: In conjunction with the map(s) created under BMP #2 (either on the same map or on a different map), the permittee shall develop and maintain map(s) that show the entire storm sewer collection system within the permittee's jurisdiction that are owned or operated by the permittee (including roads, inlets, piping, swales, catch basins, channels, and any other components of the storm sewer collection system), including privately-owned components of the collection system where conveyances or BMPs on private property receive stormwater flows from upstream publicly-owned components. 1. Have you completed a map(s) that includes all components of BMP #3? ☒ Yes ☐ No If Yes and you are a new permittee and have not submitted the map(s) previously, attach the map(s) to this report. If No, date by which permittee expects map(s) to be completed: 2. If Yes to #1, is the map(s) on the same map(s) as for outfalls and receiving waters? ☒ Yes ☐ No 3. Date of last update or revision to map(s): 10/21/2019 BMP #4: Conduct dry weather screenings of MS4 outfalls to evaluate the presence of illicit discharges. If any illicit discharges are present, the permittee shall identify the source(s) and take appropriate actions to remove or correct any illicit discharges. The permittee shall also respond to reports received from the public or other agencies of suspected or confirmed illicit discharges associated with the storm sewer system, as well as take enforcement action as necessary. The permittee shall immediately report to DEP illicit discharges that would endanger users downstream from the discharge, or would otherwise result in pollution or create a danger of pollution or would damage property. For new permittees, all identified outfalls (and if applicable observation points) must be screened during dry weather at least twice within the 5-year period following permit coverage. For existing permittees, all identified outfalls (and if applicable observation points) must be screen during dry weather at least once within the 5-year period following permit coverage and, for areas where past problems have been reported or known sources of dry weather flows occur on a continual basis, outfalls must be screened annually during each year of permit coverage. 1. How many unique outfalls (and if applicable observation points) were screened during the reporting period? 0 2. Indicate the percentage of all outfalls screened in the past five years. 0% 3. Indicate the percent of outfalls screened during the reporting period that revealed dry weather flows: 0% 4. Did any dry weather flows reveal color, turbidity, sheen, odor, floating or submerged solids? ☐ Yes ☐ No 5. If Yes for #4, attach all sample results to this report with a map identifying the sample location. Explain the corrective action(s) taken in the attachment. 6. Do you use the MS4 Outfall Field Screening Report form (3800-FM-BCW0521) provided in the permit? ☐ Yes ☐ No If No, attach a copy of your screening report form. ## BMP #5: Enact a Stormwater Management Ordinance or SOP to implement and enforce a stormwater management program that includes prohibition of non-stormwater discharges to the regulated small MS4 1. Do you have an ordinance (municipal) or SOP or other mechanism (non-municipal) that prohibits non-stormwater discharges? ☒ Yes ☐ No If Yes, indicate the date of the ordinance or SOP: 10/11/2011 2. If Yes to #1, is the ordinance or SOP consistent with DEP's 2022 Model Stormwater Management Ordinance (3800-PMBCW0100j) with respect to authorized non-stormwater discharges? ☒ Yes ☐ No If Yes to #2 and the ordinance or SOP has not been submitted to DEP previously, attach the ordinance or SOP. ===== PAGE 9 =====

3. Were there any violations of the ordinance or SOP during the reporting period? ☒ Yes ☐ No If Yes to #3, complete the table below (attach additional sheets as necessary).
Violation Date	Nature of Violation	Responsible Party	Enforcement Taken
9/3/2021	Green liquid coming out of drainage outfall	unknown	Erie County Health Dept. followed up on discharge and confirmed it was no longer happening


4. Did you approve any waiver or variance during the reporting period that allowed an exception to non-stormwater discharge provisions of an ordinance or SOP? ☐ Yes ☒ No If Yes to #4, identify the entity that received the waiver or variance and the type of non-stormwater discharge approved.
BMP #6: Provide educational outreach to public employees, business owners and employees, property owners, the general public and elected officials (i.e., target audiences) about the program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges.
1. Was IDD&E-related information distributed to public employees, businesses, and the general public during the reporting period? ☒ Yes ☐ No If Yes, what was distributed? Monthly Facebook posts regarding IDD&E were created on the Erie County Planning Department's page and others were shared on the Millcreek Township Government page. These methods are frequently discussed at PLEWA meetings and other public-facing events, such as the presentation discussed in MCM #2 -- BMP #3. Due to COVID-19 concerns, in-person methods of outreach were severely limited.
2. Is there a well-publicized method for employees, businesses and the public to report stormwater pollution incidents? ☒ Yes ☐ No
3. Do you maintain documentation of all responses, action taken, and the time required to take action? ☒ Yes ☐ No
MCM #3 Comments:
MCM #4 – CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL
Are you relying on PA's statewide program for stormwater associated with construction activities to satisfy this MCM? ☒ Yes ☐ No (If Yes, respond to questions for BMP Nos. 1, 2 and 3 only in this section. If No, respond to questions for all BMPs in this section)
BMP #1: The permittee may not issue a building or other permit or final approval to those proposing or conducting earth disturbance activities requiring an NPDES permit unless the party proposing the earth disturbance has valid NPDES Permit coverage (i.e., not expired) under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102. During the reporting period, did you comply with 25 Pa. Code § 102.43 (relating to withholding building or other permits or approvals until DEP or a county conservation district (CCD) has approved NPDES permit coverage)?

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☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable (no building permit applications received) ===== PAGE 11 ===== BMP #2: A municipality or county which issues building or other permits shall notify DEP or the applicable CCD within 5 days of the receipt of an application for a permit involving an earth disturbance activity consisting of one acre or more, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 102.42. During the reporting period, did you comply with 25 Pa. Code § 102.42 (relating to notifying DEP/CCD within 5 days of receiving an application involving an earth disturbance activity of one acre or more)? ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable (no building permit applications received) BMP #3: Enact, implement and enforce an ordinance or SOP to require the implementation and maintenance of E&S control BMPs, including sanctions for non-compliance, as applicable. 1. Do you have an ordinance (municipal) or SOP or other mechanism (non-municipal) that requires implementation and maintenance of E&S control BMPs? ☒ Yes ☐ No If Yes, indicate the date of the ordinance or SOP: 10/2011 2. If Yes to #1, is the ordinance or SOP consistent with DEP's 2022 Model Stormwater Management Ordinance (3800-PM-BCW0100j)? ☒ Yes ☐ No 3. If Yes to #2 and the ordinance or SOP has not been submitted previously, attach a copy of the ordinance or SOP. BMP #4: Review Erosion and Sediment (E&S) control plans to ensure that such plans adequately consider water quality impacts and meet regulatory requirements. Specify the number of E&S Plans you reviewed during the reporting period: N/A BMP #5: Conduct inspections regarding installation and maintenance of E&S control measures during earth disturbance activities. Maintain records of site inspections, including dates and inspection results, in accordance with the record retention requirements in this permit. Specify the number of E&S inspections you completed during the reporting period: N/A BMP #6: Conduct enforcement when installation and maintenance of E&S control measures during earth disturbance activities does not comply with permit and/or regulatory requirements. Specify the number of enforcement actions you took during the reporting period for improper E&S: N/A BMP #7: Develop and implement requirements for construction site operators to control waste at construction sites that may cause adverse impacts to water quality. The permittee shall provide education on these requirements to construction site operators. Specify the method(s) by which you are educating construction site operators on controlling waste at construction sites: N/A BMP #8: Develop and implement procedures for the receipt and consideration of public inquiries, concerns, and information submitted by the public to the permittee regarding local construction activities. 1. A tracking system has been established for receipt of public inquiries and complaints. ☐ Yes ☐ No 2. Specify the number of inquiries and complaints received during the reporting period: MCM #4 Comments: ===== PAGE 12 ===== MCM #5 – POST-CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT BMP #1: Enact, implement and enforce an ordinance or SOP to require post-construction stormwater management from new development and redevelopment projects, including sanctions for non-compliance. 1. Do you have an ordinance (municipal) or SOP or other mechanism (non-municipal) that requires implementation and maintenance of post-construction stormwater management (PCSM) BMPs? ☒ Yes ☐ No If Yes, indicate the date of the ordinance or SOP: 10/2011 2. If Yes to #1, is the ordinance or SOP consistent with DEP's 2022 Model Stormwater Management Ordinance (3800-PM-BCW0100j)? ☒ Yes ☐ No 3. If Yes to #2 and the ordinance or SOP has not been submitted previously, attach a copy of the ordinance or SOP. BMP #2: Develop and implement measures to encourage and expand the use of Low Impact Development (LID) in new development and redevelopment. Measures should also be included to encourage retrofitting LID into existing development. Enact ordinances consistent with LID practices and repeal sections of ordinances that conflict with LID practices. 1. Do you have an ordinance (municipal) or SOP or other mechanism (non-municipal) that encourages and expands the use of LID in new development and redevelopment? ☒ Yes ☐ No If Yes, indicate the date of the ordinance or SOP: 10/2011 2. If Yes to #1, is the ordinance or SOP consistent with DEP's 2022 Model Stormwater Management Ordinance (3800-PM-BCW0100j)? ☒ Yes ☐ No 3. If Yes to #2 and the ordinance or SOP has not been submitted previously, attach a copy of the ordinance or SOP. BMP #3: Ensure adequate O&M of all post-construction stormwater management BMPs that have been installed at development or redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale. 1. Do you have an inventory of all PCSM BMPs that were installed to meet requirements in NPDES Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities approved since March 10, 2003? ☐ Yes ☒ No If Yes to #1, complete Table 1 on the next page. 2. Has proper O&M occurred during the reporting period for all PCSM BMPs? ☐ Yes ☒ No 3. If No to #2, explain what action(s) the permittee has taken or plans to take to ensure proper O&M. Millcreek Township is in the process of compiling an inventory of all PCSM BMPs installed since March 10, 2003. Currently, and in the past, developers have been required to sign an O&M agreement, but at this point an ongoing inspection program has not been established. The BMPs are inspected at the time of construction, but further inspection and maintenance is the responsibility of the property owner. In the past, the township has been notified of maintenance issues predominantly on a complaint basis. Moving forward, once the PCSM BMP list has been made, an inspection plan will be developed. If you are relying on PA's statewide program for stormwater associated with construction activities, you may skip to MCM #6, otherwise complete all questions for BMPs #4 - #6 in this section. BMP #4: Require the implementation of a combination of structural and/or non-structural BMPs that are appropriate to the local community, that minimize water quality impacts, and that are designed to maintain pre-development runoff conditions. 1. Specify the number of PCSM Plans reviewed during the reporting period for projects disturbing greater than or equal to one acre (including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale): ===== PAGE 13 ===== 2. Has a tracking system been established and maintained to record qualifying projects and their associated BMPs? □ Yes ☒ No ___ ===== PAGE 14 =====

PCSM BMP INVENTORY
Table 1. To complete the information needed for MCM #5, BMP #3, list all existing structural BMPs that discharge stormwater to the permittee's MS4 that were installed to satisfy PCSM requirements for earth disturbance activities under Chapter 102, and provide the requested information (see instructions).
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===== PAGE 15 ===== BMP #5: Ensure that controls are installed that shall prevent or minimize water quality impacts. The permittee shall inspect all qualifying development or redevelopment projects during the construction phase to ensure proper installation of the approved structural PCSM BMPs. A tracking system (e.g., database, spreadsheet, or written list) shall be implemented to track the inspections conducted and to track the results of the inspections (e.g., BMPs were, or were not, installed properly). 1. During the reporting period have you inspected all qualifying development and redevelopment projects during the construction phase to ensure proper installation of approved structural BMPs? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable (no qualifying projects during reporting period) 2. Has a tracking system been established and maintained to record results of inspections? ☐ Yes ☑ No ## BMP #6: Develop a written procedure that describes how the permittee shall address all required components of this MCM Have you developed a written plan that addresses: 1) minimum requirements for use of structural and/or non-structural BMPs in plans for development and redevelopment; 2) criteria for selecting and standards for sizing stormwater BMPs; and 3) implementation of an inspection program to ensure that BMPs are properly installed? □ Yes ☒ No MCM #5 Comments: All SWM for development projects that are great than 5,000 SF or new impervious area are reviewed and inspected by the Township's consultant, GPI. The developer/owner is required to sign an O&M agreement. We are working on compiling the list of all existing PCSM BMPs and developing an ongoing inspection program for these facilities. ## MCM #6 – POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BMP #1: Identify and document all operations that are owned or operated by the permittee and have the potential for generating pollution in stormwater runoff to the MS4. This includes activities conducted by contractors for the permittee. 1. Have you identified all facilities and activities owned and operated by the permittee that have the potential to generate stormwater runoff into the MS4? ☒ Yes ☐ No 2. When was the inventory last reviewed? August 16, 2019 3. When was it last updated? A list of all Township owned property has been generated. The impact of these properties on SWM has not been identified. The Millcreek Township Streets Department is responsible for the maintenance of sixteen flood detention facilities located throughout the Township. The streets dept also maintains the storm sewer system. Frequently clogged channels, pipe inlets, and other troublesome conveyance facilities are listed and checked after each significant rainfall or snow melt. The Township conitinously works on designing and constructing new conveyance and regional detention facilities while resolving drainage complaints, maintaining existing facilities and obtaining easements to clean existing open channels throughout the Township. BMP #2: Develop, implement and maintain a written O&M program for all operations that could contribute to the discharge of pollutants from the MS4, as identified under BMP #1. This program shall address stormwater collection or conveyance systems within the regulated MS4. 1. Have you developed a written O&M program for the operations identified in BMP #1? ☐ Yes ☒ No 2. Date of last review or update to written O&M program: A written O&M plan for the Township has not been developed yet, but we have identified it as a goal for this permit cycle. We are exploring the option to implement a stormwater fee and would like to design the stormwater program to address all aspects of the MS4 permit requirements. ===== PAGE 16 =====

BMP #3: Develop and implement an employee training program that addresses appropriate topics to further the goal of preventing or reducing the discharge of pollutants from operations to the regulated small MS4. All relevant employees and contractors shall receive training.

1. Have you developed an employee training program? ☒ Yes ☐ No

2. Date of last review or update to training program: 5/20/19 Date of latest training: 5/20/19 ===== PAGE 17 =====

3800-FM-BCW0491 9/2017 Annual MS4 Status Report
3. Training topics covered: The Good Housekeeping workshop consists of common stormwater pollution risks found on municipal public works yards, an overview of the MS4 permit, and a special focus on MCM3 and MCM6 on said permit. This is followed by a mock MS4 EPA audit. Due to COVID-19 mitigation measures and travel limitations, a good housekeeping workshop was not feasible during this reporting period. A virtual avenue is being explored as an alternative during the next reporting period.
4. Name(s) of training presenter(s): Mike Hickman 5. Names of training attendees: Gary Snyder, Mark Wells, Sean Kern, Joe Yatzor, Matt Waldinger, Anne Sokol, Matt Puda
MCM #6 Comments:
POLLUTANT CONTROL MEASURES (PCMs)
Indicate the status of implementing PCMs in Appendices A, B and/or C by completing the table below. Skip this section if PCMs are not applicable.
Task	Date Completed	Attached	Anticipated Completion Date
Storm Sewershed Map(s)		☐
Source Inventory		☐
Investigation of Suspected Sources		☐
Ordinance/SOP for Controlling Animal Wastes		☐
PCM Comments:
POLLUTANT REDUCTION PLANS (PRPs) AND TMDL PLANS
1. Complete this section if the development and submission of a PRP and/or TMDL Plan was required as an attachment to the latest NOI or application or was required by the permit, regardless of whether DEP has approved the plan(s).
Type of Plan	Submission Date	DEP Approval Date	Surface Waters Addressed by Plan
☐ Chesapeake Bay PRP (Appendix D)			Chesapeake Bay
☒ Impaired Waters PRP (Appendix E)	7/5/2018	12/2/2020	Wilkins Run, Walnut Creek, Scott Run, Marshall Run, Mill Creek, West Branch of Cascade Creek
☐ TMDL Plan (Appendix F)

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☐ Combined Chesapeake Bay / Impaired Waters PRP			Chesapeake Bay,
☐ Combined PRP / TMDL Plan
☐ Joint Plan (if checked, list the name of the MS4 group or names of all entities participating in the joint plan below) Joint Plan Participants:
2. Identify the pollutants of concern and pollutant load reduction requirements under the permit (see instructions).
Type of Plan	TSS Load Reduction (lbs/yr)	TP Load Reduction (lbs/yr)	TN Load Reduction (lbs/yr)
☐ Chesapeake Bay PRP (Appendix D)
☒ Impaired Waters PRP (Appendix E)	618,920	N/A	N/A
☐ TMDL Plan (Appendix F)
☐ Combined Chesapeake Bay / Impaired Waters PRP
☐ Combined PRP / TMDL Plan
3. Date Final Report Demonstrating Achievement of Pollutant Load Reductions Due: September 30, 2026 4. Have any modifications to the plan(s) occurred since DEP approval? ☐ Yes ☒ No If Yes to #4, was the updated plan(s) submitted to DEP? ☐ Yes ☐ No If Yes to #4, did you comply with the public participation requirements of the applicable appendix? ☐ Yes ☐ No If Yes to #4, describe the plan modifications.
5. Summary of progress achieved during reporting period. The Wilkins Run Stream Restoration design is nearing completion. The Joint Permit Application comments have been addressed and will be resubmitted for approval within a few weeks. The Township has purchased a property adjacent to the Wilkins Run site to allow easy access to the site during construction and for ongoing maintenance. 6. Anticipated activities for next reporting period. It is anticipated that we will receive the permit for the Wilkins Run Stream Restoration and will advertise bids for construction in the spring of 2022. Construction may begin as early as spring 2022.
PRP/TMDL Plan Comments:

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NEW BMPs FOR PRP/TMDL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Table 2. List all new structural BMPs installed and ongoing non-structural BMPs implemented during the reporting period that are being used toward achieving load reductions in the permittee's PRP and/or TMDL Plan (see instructions).
BMP No.	BMP Name	DA (ac)	% Imp.	BMP Extent	Units	Latitude	Longitude	Date Installed or Implemented	Planning Area?	Ch. 102?	Annual Sediment Load Reduction (lbs/yr)
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BMP INVENTORY FOR PRP/TMDL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Table 3. List all existing structural BMPs that have been installed in prior reporting periods and are eligible to use toward achieving load reductions in the permittee's PRP and/or TMDL Plan (see instructions).
BMP No.	BMP Name	DA (ac)	% Imp.	BMP Extent	Units	Latitude	Longitude	Date Installed	Annual Sediment Load Reduction (lbs/yr)	Date of Latest Inspect-ion	Satisf-factory?
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===== PAGE 20 ===== ## CERTIFICATION For PAG-13 Permittees: I have read the latest PAG-13 General Permit issued by DEP and agree and certify that (1) the permittee continues to be eligible for coverage under the PAG-13 General Permit and (2) the permittee will continue to comply with the conditions of that permit, including any modifications thereto. I understand that if I do not agree to the terms and conditions of the PAG-13 General Permit, I will apply for an individual permit within 90 days of publication of the General Permit. I also acknowledge that any facility construction needed to comply with the General Permit requirements shall be designed, built, operated, and maintained in accordance with operative laws and regulations. For All Permittees: I certify under penalty of law that this report was prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. See 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification).

Emma George	Emma
Name of Responsible Official	Signature
814-833-6096	9/24/2021
Telephone No.	Date