NPDES - Pike County Conservation District

2/17/2026 ANNOUNCEMENT: The PCCD Plan Review/ Permit Service Fee for projects disturbing 1 or more acres was temporarily reduced beginning on February 17, 2026 due to the temporary suspension of the PCCD Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Delegation Agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) while PCCD is hiring to fill the vacant District Engineer position. During this transition, the DEP Northeast Regional Office (NERO) will temporarily handle the District’s PCSM responsibilities until the position is filled and delegation is reinstated. Please contact PCCD with any questions.

DEP Permit Tracker Tool

Applicants can now follow the progress of new DEP permit applications with the below permit tracker on DEP's website.

Permit Tracker

DEP E&S Resources

For additional permit forms visit the DEP E&S Resources page.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

Pennsylvania’s Chapter 102 program regulates earth‑disturbing activities to protect water quality and minimize sediment pollution caused by construction and land development. When projects disturb one acre or more of land, or are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, they generally require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for construction stormwater discharges. This permit process is part of both federal Clean Water Act requirements and state Chapter 102 rules.

Under the NPDES program, regulated activities include clearing, grading, excavation, and other earth disturbance associated with construction, as well as related stormwater discharges that could carry sediment and pollutants into streams, rivers, and other water bodies. Eligible projects may apply for a PAG-01 or PAG-02 NPDES General Permit. Certain projects may require an individual permit, for example, when construction is in special protection waters or if the project does not meet the conditions of a general permit

By requiring erosion and sediment control practices as well as post‑construction stormwater management, the NPDES program helps ensure that stormwater runoff is managed responsibly throughout the life of a project, reducing impacts to waterways and surrounding ecosystems.

For more information and helpful materials on this topic, be sure to visit our Resource Library page.

What a Complete Application Includes

PCCD Project Application
- A completed conservation district application form and payment of the district’s service fee.
- Separate administrative filing fee (e.g., $500 for general permits, $1,500 for individual permits) and DEP disturbed‑acre fee.

Notice of Intent (NOI)
- For general NPDES permits (e.g., PAG‑01 or PAG‑02), submit the appropriate NOI form indicating intent to obtain permit coverage.

Erosion & Sediment (E&S) Control Plan
- A detailed plan showing how erosion and sediment will be controlled during construction, including BMP placements and sequencing.

Post‑Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Plan
- A plan describing how stormwater will be managed after construction to meet regulatory standards, with supporting calculations and narrative.

Supporting Calculations and Narrative
- Hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, narratives explaining design assumptions, and any supporting technical documentation for both E&S and PCSM plans.

Plan Drawings
- Clear, scaled drawings of the site showing existing and proposed conditions, limits of earth disturbance, BMP locations, erosional controls, PCSM features, and other relevant site details.

Proof of Act 14 Notification Receipts
- Documentation showing required written notification of the application to municipalities and counties where the project is located (as mandated by PA Act 14).

PNDI Review Receipt
- A Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) search receipt, and any required jurisdictional agency clearance if threatened or endangered species or habitats may be affected.

Additional Supporting Materials (as applicable)
- Any optional or required supplemental information such as site photos, environmental assessments, or other documentation requested by the district or DEP depending on project specifics.

Tips before submitting:

PCCD strongly recommends a pre‑application meeting with District staff early in project planning to confirm exactly what materials and formats they require.
Incomplete submissions can delay review, so following the provided checklists and guidance is important.

Submit an Application

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Submission Instructions