COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CSO) OUTFALL SIGN PROGRAM : EXPANDING THE ROLE OF DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION

Stella Rozelman; Frank Loncar

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COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CSO) OUTFALL SIGN PROGRAM : EXPANDING THE ROLE OF DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION

Abstract

In response to the passage of the 1995 New York State Discharge Notification Act (DNA), also known as the “Fisherman's Right to Know Act”, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) embarked on an ambitious plan to accomplish the mandate. A multi-pronged program was initiated in order to enhance citizen education, involve local citizens, and work with the various entities in the public sector that would be affected by the program. The NYCDEP saw it as an opportunity to instruct citizens and use the public to identify problems, such as early notification of dry weather discharges.

In response to the passage of the 1995 New York State Discharge Notification Act (DNA), also known as the “Fisherman's Right to Know Act”, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) embarked on an ambitious plan to accomplish the mandate. A multi-pronged program was initiated in order to enhance citizen education, involve local citizens, and work with the various...

Author(s)

Stella RozelmanFrank Loncar

SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation

SubjectSession 1: General Administration and Management

Document typeConference Paper

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date Jan, 2001

ISSN1938-6478

SICI1938-6478(20010101)2001:2L.56;1-

DOI10.2175/193864701784835880

Volume / Issue2001 / 2

Content sourceCollection Systems Conference