Erosion Control with more than 1 acre of disturbance
Earth disturbance activities are regulated under PA DEP's Chapter 102 Regulations.
The Federal Clean Water Act provides that projects having 1 acre or more of earth disturbance over the life of the project may require an NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities. Examples of earth disturbance activities include, but are not limited to, commercial and residential development, timber harvesting, utility line installation and road maintenance and drainage improvements.
The District receives and reviews NPDES Permit application packages, including Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Control Plans and Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Plans. District technical staff also arrange pre-application meetings for NPDES Permit projects in Pike County and conduct site inspections throughout the life of the project to ensure proper installation and maintenance of best management practices (BMPs).
Pike County Conservation District recommends reviewing NPDES permit application materials before completing forms. For plans associated with projects requiring any permit under Chapter 102 (i.e., NPDES Permit, Erosion, and Sediment Control Permit, ESCGP-1) please submit the following:
Pike County Conservation District Application and Fee Schedule for Services (PDF)
Note: the DEP disturbed acre fee has to be submitted separately by check.
Pike County Conservation District PNDI Information Sheet (PDF)
- Permits and Applications
- PAG-02 General NPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities, PAG-02 Notice of Intent (NOI), and other PAG-02 Documents.
- Application for an Individual NPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities.
- PAG-01 NPDES General permit for discharges of stormwater associated with small construction activities.
- If applicable, Chapter 105 forms and fees
*It is the applicant’s responsibility to assure that all application materials submitted are the most current DEP forms.
For additional permit forms visit the DEP E&S Resources page.
*NEW* DEP Permit Tracker Tool
Applicants can now follow the progress of new DEP permit applications with the below permit tracker on DEP's website. This tool allows one to:
- Search by authorization ID or keyword.
- Filter by county, program area, permit type, application type, status, and submission date.
- View application status, details, and estimated processing time.
- Find contact information for your reviewer.
This includes applications for Chapter 102 General NPDES Permits, Chapter 102 Individual NPDES Permits, and more.
The new permit tracker only includes permits submitted after October 1, 2024. Older applications are still tracked at the legacy website eFACTS on the Web.
Opportunities for Public Input on the NPDES Permit Process:
A brochure on the opportunities the public has for making public comments in regard to Individual NPDES permits for Earth disturbance activities.
PA Bulletin: Includes information on statewide and local court rules; the Governor's Proclamations and Executive orders; Actions by the General Assembly; Rulemakings by State agencies (including DEP applications, actions and notices); Proposed Rulemakings by State agencies; and State agency notices.
Resources to help develop a complete NPDES Permit Application:
Alternative E&S and PCSM BMPs Reviewed by DEP (approved BMPs on this listing may be used for managing stormwater associated with new construction projects)
Approved Trout Waters, Class A Wild Trout Streams, Stream Sections that Support Natural Reproduction of Trout, Wilderness Trout Streams (For PA Trout Water Classification- Exceptional Value Wetland Determination)
DEP Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual
There are 4,700 miles of streams and 74 square miles of lakes and ponds in Pike County. Most of these waterways are exceptionally clean and support healthy ecosystems.
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