The City of Kearney Storm Water Management Office announces that informational sessions regarding the NPDES Construction Program will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Harmon Park Activity Center at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. As required by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Kearney is in the process of developing ordinances to address storm water pollution prevention from construction projects. Questions, comments, and concerns are welcomed in order to make this program workable for all parties. Highlights will include new construction storm water ordinance, State versus Local requirements, responsibilities and requirements, large versus small construction projects, and enforcement policies. Anyone in the development, construction, or engineering industry must know this information and should plan to attend.