On this page you will find pertinent MS4 permit documents and a variety of tools and templates developed by the NSP including outlines of permit requirements, model SWMP and IDDE content, and model bylaws.
Nutrient Source Identification Report Drafts (Year 4)
These Nutrient Source Identification reports and the report preparation methodology were developed by the NSP under a FY’21 MassDEP MS4 Assistance Grant. The project was undertaken in partnership with the Connecticut River Stormwater Partnership and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. IMPORTANT NOTE: These reports were developed as grant deliverables and are not necessarily identical to the nutrient source ID reports that individual communities will decide to submit with their permit year 4 annual reports in fulfillment of of their permit obligations. Questions about the reports, the methodology, or requests by communities for additional copies of the GIS data layers or native MS Word format reports can be directed to devine@neponset.org.
- Nutrient Source Identification Report Methods Addendum June 30 20201.pdf
- EPA DCIA Guidance Document 2014
- CWP Sutherland DCIA Paper (general background)
- Canton Nutrient Source Identification Report.pdf
- Dedham Nutrient Source Identification Report.pdf
- Medfield Nutrient Source Identification Report.pdf
- Milton Nutrient Source Identification Report.pdf
- Foxborough Nutrient Source Identification Report.pdf
- Quincy Nutrient Source Identification Report.pdf
- Randolph Nutrient Source Identification Report.pdf
- Sharon Nutrient Source Identification Report.pdf
- Stoughton Nutrient Source Identification Report.pdf
- Walpole Nutrient Source Identification Report (coming soon)
- Westwood Nutrient Source Identification Report
- Additional sample reports and materials from Connecticut River Partnership
MS4 Permit Documents
- Final 2016 MS4 Permit
- Mass DEP Stormwater Policies & Guidance Documents
- 2003 Massachusetts MS4 Permit
MS4 Permit Summaries and Checklists
The NSP has prepared documents to summarize the upcoming Year 01 MS4 Permit requirements.
- NSP Year 3 MS4 Permit Checklist (PDF) Short summary of year one requirements
- NSP 5-year Permit Summary Simplified(PDF) two page version for Selectmen or others who do not need full detail
- NSP 5-year Permit Summary Detailed (PDF) More detailed quick reference for MS4 staff
- NSP 5-Year Planning Worksheet for printing (PDF ledger size) Planning worksheet summarizes permit with space to add notes on responsibilities and timelines
- NSP 5-Year Planning Worksheet editable (MS Excel)
Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) Template
The NSP has created templates for SWMP sections covering all six minimum control measures, as they apply to NSP participating communities.
We have also created a Regional SWMP for Outreach and Education, that will be hosted and maintained directly by NSP staff at yourcleanwater.org/about/swmp. We recommend that NSP participating communities adopt this SWMP “by reference.” Simply include a short statement in your individual SWMP referencing the NSP Regional Education and Outreach SWMP. The Regional SWMP includes suggested adoption language.
- For the Regional Public Outreach and Education SWMP, see the public facing SWMP and Annual Report page
- Public Participation SWMP Template (MS Word)
- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program SWMP / IDDE Plan Template (MS Word)
- Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control SWMP Template (MS Word)
- Post Construction Stormwater Management Model SWMP Template (MS Word)
- Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention SWMP Template (MS Word)
Additional NSP IDDE SWMP Resources
The following additional resources are referenced in the NSP Model IDDE SWMP or may be helpful when preparing your IDDE SWMP or operating your IDDE Program
- NSP EPA IDDE Q&A (PDF) A helpful Q & A with EPA on IDDE issues
- NSP SSO Inventory Template (PDF)
- NSP SSO Inventory Template (MS Excel)
- NSP Catchment Investigation Summary Report Form (MS Word)
- NSP Illicit Discharge Removal Tracking Form (MS Word)
MAPC Catchment Delineation Tools
- MAPC Outfall Catchment Delineation Methodology (PDF)
- MAPC Catchment Delineation ArcMap Toolkit (online resource)
NSP Outfall Inventory, Prioritization and Reporting Tool
- NSP Outfall Inventory, Prioritization and Reporting Tool, Instructions (PDF)
- NSP Outfall Inventory, Prioritization and Reporting Tool, with no data (MS Excel, packaged as ZIP, NSP Communities may request a version pre-populated with their own town specific data)
- NSP Outfall Inventory, Prioritization and Reporting Tool, with sample data (MS Excel, packaged as ZIP, NSP Communities may request a version pre-populated with their own town specific data)
BWSC Example IDDE Plans and Protocols
The Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) has a longstanding and well developed IDDE Program. The following documents are not available elsewhere online and provide useful examples for other communities. Posted with BWSC permission.
- BWSC IDDE Plan (2014) (PDF)
- BWSC Dry Weather Outfall Inspection Protocol (PDF)
- BWSC Dry Weather Outfall Inspection Form (PDF)
- BWSC Wet Weather Outfall Inspection Protocol (PDF)
- BWSC Wet Weather Outfall Inspection and Sampling Form (PDF)
- BWSC Tributary (Catchment) Area Investigation Protocol (PDF)
- BWSC Manhole Inspection Form (PDF)
- BWSC Dye Testing Record Log (PDF)
Model Municipal Stormwater Bylaws
- Stormwater Bylaw evaluation checklist
- Model Stormwater Management Bylaw
- Model Stormwater Management Regulations
- Model Regulatory Guidance on Bacteria
- Offsite Mitigation Guidance for Redevelopment
- Non-Stormwater Bylaw Checklist
- 2014 Town-by-Town Analysis of Stormwater and Related Non-Stormwater Bylaws
NSP Annual Progress Reports
See the public facing SWMP and Annual Report page
NSP Model NOI
This model NOI will enable any NSP member to prepare their NOI quickly. A few basic fields will need to be customized and each community will need to indicate responsible parties for the various tasks. The model NOI includes a partially pre-filled copy of the EPA NOI PDF, instructions, and attachments containing the data needed to fill-in the three major tables in the NOI.
- Model NOI Instructions (PDF)
- Partially Pre-Filled EPA NOI Form (PDF) RIGHT CLICK and choose “SAVE AS” or you will get an error)
- Part II: Summary of Receiving Waters reports for:
- Part III: Actions for Meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements, covers all towns (Excel)
- Part III: Actions for Meeting Requirements Related to Water Quality Limited Waters, covers all towns (Excel)