Draft SWM BMP Handbook

Outlined below are draft chapters of the 2012 Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook that is undergoing final review. Questions regarding this draft document may be referred to DCR's Scott Crafton, scott.crafton@dcr.virignia.gov.

Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – Law and Regulations
Chapter 3 – Qualifying SWM Programs
Chapter 4 – Why Stormwater Matters
Chapter 5 – Managing Stormwater
Chapter 6 – Site Planning Considerations
Chapter 7 – BMP Upgrades and Retrofits
Chapter 8 – BMP Overview and Selection
Chapter 9 – BMP Inspection and Maintenance
Chapter 10 – Uniform SW BMP Sizing Criteria
Chapter 11 – Hydrologic Methods and Comps
Chapter 12 – Runoff Reduction Methodology
Chapter 13 – Example Site Plan Designs

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Draft SWM BMP Handbook