| #Q001 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Develop and Enforce SWMP | wastewater | Owners/operators of regulated municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) are required to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program (SWMP). | Owners/operators of regulated municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) | high |
| #Q002 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Construction Site Runoff Control Program | wastewater | Include a program in your SWMP to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff to your MS4 from construction activities that disturb ≥ 1 acre of land. | construction activities that disturb ≥ 1 acre of land | high |
| #Q003 | prohibition | operational | recommended | Authorized Discharges to MS4 | wastewater | Stormwater and certain authorized types of uncontaminated non-stormwater are the only discharges that should enter your MS4. | | medium |
| #Q004 | operational | operational | mandatory | Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program | wastewater | Include a program in your SWMP to detect and eliminate illicit discharges to your system. | | high |
| #Q005 | operational | operational | mandatory | Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program | wastewater | Include a program to prevent or reduce pollutant runoff from municipal operations into the storm sewer system. | | high |
| #Q006 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Post-Construction Runoff Control Program | wastewater | Include a program to reduce pollutants from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb ≥ 1 acre of land. | new development and redevelopment projects that disturb ≥ 1 acre of land | high |
| #Q007 | operational | operational | mandatory | Public Education and Outreach Program | wastewater | Implement a public education program on the impacts of stormwater that includes steps to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. | | high |
| #Q008 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Measurable Goals Evaluation | wastewater | Provide measurable goals in your SWMP so you can evaluate the program's effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary. | | high |
| #Q009 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Program Progress Report | wastewater | As part of the program, compile a report on program progress that includes things like the status of compliance with permit conditions, results of any information collected and analyzed, summaries of planned stormwater activities, and any changes that have been made. | | high |
| #Q010 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Identify TMDL Discharges | wastewater | Know whether your storm drain system discharges to an impaired water body or a water body with an approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). | | high |
| #Q011 | operational | operational | mandatory | Process for Addressing TMDL | wastewater | Include a process in your SWMP for addressing the TMDL if necessary. | if necessary | high |
| #Q012 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | CAAP Effluent Guideline Compliance | wastewater | NPDES permits for concentrated aquatic animal production (CAAP) facilities that produce 100,000 pounds or more of aquatic animals must include requirements to implement the effluent guidelines established at 40 CFR Part 451. | CAAP facilities producing 100,000 pounds or more of aquatic animals | high |
| #Q013 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Drug Use and Discharge Reporting | wastewater | These facilities are subject to reporting requirements regarding: The use of certain drugs; [and] Unanticipated discharges. | Concentrated aquatic animal production (CAAP) facilities | high |
| #Q014 | administrative | operational | mandatory | BMP Plan Maintenance | wastewater | Developing and maintaining a BMP plan. Annual updates ensure the plans account for facility changes and new or innovative BMPs. | Concentrated aquatic animal production (CAAP) facilities | high |
| #Q015 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Solids Control and Routine Cleaning | wastewater | Routine cleaning of rearing units and settling basins minimizes discharge of accumulated solids. | Flow-through and recirculating CAAP systems | high |
| #Q016 | operational | operational | mandatory | Animal Mortality and Waste Disposal | wastewater | Removal and disposal of animal mortalities and wastes keeps them out of the receiving water. | Flow-through and recirculating CAAP systems | high |
| #Q017 | operational | operational | mandatory | Material Storage and Spill Prevention | wastewater | Proper storage of feed, drugs, chemicals, and pesticides reduces chances of leaks and spills. Prompt cleanup of leaks and spills prevents pollutants from entering the receiving water. | Concentrated aquatic animal production (CAAP) facilities | high |
| #Q018 | operational | operational | mandatory | Structural Maintenance and Inspections | wastewater | Routine inspections by facility staff help identify damage and necessary repairs. Regular maintenance keeps facilities functioning properly to maintain efficiency and prevent unintended discharges. | Concentrated aquatic animal production (CAAP) facilities | high |
| #Q019 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | CAAP Operational Recordkeeping | wastewater | Maintaining records on feeding, number and weight of aquatic animals, cleaning, inspections, maintenance, and repairs provides documentation that the operator has implemented required management activities. | Concentrated aquatic animal production (CAAP) facilities | high |
| #Q020 | operational | operational | mandatory | Staff Training Procedures | wastewater | Training staff on proper spill prevention, operation, and cleaning procedures prepares them to prevent and respond to accidental discharges and spills. | Concentrated aquatic animal production (CAAP) facilities | high |
| #Q021 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Net Pen Waste and Carcass Management | wastewater | NPDES permits for these facilities include requirements for: Feed management, waste collection and disposal, transport or harvest discharge, and carcass removal (net pens only). | CAAP facilities using net pens | high |
| #Q022 | operational | operational | mandatory | Net Pen Biofouling and Siting | wastewater | Proper net hygiene practices prevent discharges of biofouling organisms, solids, and anti-fouling chemicals. Properly siting net pens prevents adverse environmental impacts. | CAAP facilities using net pens | high |
| #Q023 | operational | operational | mandatory | Escape Prevention and Response Plans | wastewater | Escape prevention and response plans ensure that producers have procedures in place to prevent fish escape and can take action in the event fish escape occurs. | Net pen facilities where required by NPDES permit | high |
| #Q024 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Source Water and Effluent Monitoring | wastewater, aquatic life | Effluent monitoring helps assess pollutant levels and verify compliance with NPDES permit conditions. Source water monitoring provides information on levels of pollutants in the intake water. | Required where intake credits or net limits are allowed or as specified in the NPDES permit | high |
| #Q025 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Drug and Chemical Application Protocols | wastewater, aquatic life | Proper application of drugs and chemicals prevents them from entering the receiving water. | Applicable to all CAAP and non-CAAP facilities where drugs or chemicals are used | high |
| #Q026 | design | operational | mandatory | Production System and Discharge Siting | wastewater, aquatic life, other | Properly siting production system and discharge points prevents adverse environmental impacts (e.g., to endangered or threatened species and their critical habitat and historical sites) and other use conflicts (e.g., water use, navigation, or other local or state requirements). | | high |
| #Q027 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Net Hygiene Practices | wastewater, aquatic life | Proper net hygiene practices prevent discharges of biofouling organisms, solids, and anti-fouling chemicals. | CAAP facilities using net pens | high |