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City of Newport News
2024-2029 MS4 Program Plan
PART I.A. – DISCHARGES AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS STATE PERMIT
1. Authorized Discharges
The MS4 Permit authorizes the discharge of stormwater and certain listed non-stormwater discharges
from the City of Newport News MS4 to surface waters. Materials from a spill are not authorized
unless the discharge of material resulting from a spill is necessary to prevent loss of life, personal
injury, or severe property damage. The City shall take, or require the responsible party to take, all
reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any adverse effect on human health or the environment in
accordance with the City’s program under Part I.B.2.f).
2. Permittee Responsibilities
The City is required to comply with all aspects of the MS4 Permit. The roles and responsibilities of
City departments that are involved in maintaining permit compliance must be identified and updated
as necessary. A current listing is provided below.
City Department Roles and Responsibilities
Engineering Permit administration/implementation, to include monitoring,
inspections, training, outreach, and enforcement
Fire Hazardous material spill response, prevention, education, and
preparedness. Management of Fire Department properties and
associated stormwater pollution prevention plans. Inspections of
select High Risk Facilities.
Information Technology Maintenance of annual reporting system and MS4 database modules
Parks, Recreation & Management of Parks, Recreation & Tourism properties, to include
Tourism nutrient management and pesticide application plans, and associated
stormwater pollution prevention plans
Public Schools Management of school buildings, maintenance and operations facility,
nutrient management and pesticide application plans, and associated
stormwater pollution prevention plans
Public Works Management and maintenance of City-owned stormwater and
sanitary sewer infrastructure. Management of stormwater pollution
prevention plans for Public Works Operations Center and ancillary
properties.
Waterworks Regional drinking water provider, and management of regional
reservoirs and associated watershed conservation properties.
Management of stormwater pollution prevention plans for
Waterworks properties.
In the event the City is unable to meet conditions of the permit due to circumstances beyond the
City’s control, the City shall provide that information in the annual report.
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