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The maintenance of stormwater facilities which discharge into the Permittee's MS4 in accordance with maintenance standards established under S5.B.5 where necessary to prevent illicit discharges. vii. The Permittec's ordinance or other regulatory mechanism in effect as of the effective date of this permit shall be revised if necessary to meet the requirements of this section, no later than February 2, 2019. C. Each Permittee shall implement an ongoing program designed to detect and identify illicit discharges and illicit connections into the Permittee's MS4. The program shall include the following components: i. Procedures for conducting investigations of the Permittee's MS4, including field screening to identify potential sources. ii. Procedures for locating priority areas likely to have illicit discharges, including at a minimum: evaluating land uses and associated business/industrial activities present; areas where complaints have been registered in the past; and areas with storage of large quantities of materials that could result in illicit discharges, including spills. iii. Field assessment activities, including outfalls, or facilities serving priority areas identified in (ii) above, during dry weather and for the purposes of verifying outfall locations and detecting illicit discharges. Compliance with this provision shall be achieved by: field assessing at least 40% of the MS4 within the Permittee's coverage area no later than December 31, 2018 and on average 12% each year thereafter to verify outfall locations and detect illicit discharges. iv. A publicly listed and publicized hotline or other telephone number for public reporting of spills and other illicit discharges. V. Permittees shall provide adequate training for all municipal field staff which, as part of their normal job responsibilities, might come into contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge or illicit connection to the storm sewer system, on the identification of an illicit discharge/connection, and on the proper procedures for reporting and responding, as appropriate, to the illicit discharge/connection. Follow-up training shall be provided as needed to address changes in procedures, techniques, requirements, or staffing. Permittees shall document and maintain records of the trainings provided and the staff trained. vi. Permittees shall inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with illicit discharges and improper disposal of waste. Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit —August 1, 2014 Page 16