NPDES Renewals - 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.

NPDES Renewal

The following summarizes the duration and renewal requirements for NPDES Permits:

PAG-02 General NPDES Construction Stormwater Permits are currently effective through December 7, 2029. Renewals for this permit type are not available at this time.
Individual NPDES Construction Stormwater Permits are issued for a five-year term starting from the date of approval.
PAG-01 General NPDES Construction Stormwater Permits remain valid through February 28, 2027.
If a project cannot be completed, including final stabilization and submission of a Notice of Termination, before the permit expiration date, the permittee must apply for renewal prior to expiration.
Renewal applications for Individual and PAG-01 permits must be submitted at least 180 days before the permit expires. Renewals are appropriate only when there are no changes to the approved E&S or PCSM plans. If plan modifications are proposed, a Minor or Major Amendment may also be required.

What a Complete Application Includes:

Updated Renewal Notice of Intent (NOI)
- A signed and completed renewal NOI form (DEP form 3800‑PM‑BCW0404b or the current renewal NOI form).
Letter Describing Project Status
- A narrative describing what work has been completed and what earth disturbance remains under the existing permit.
Administrative Filing Fee & PCCD Fee for Services
- Payment of the required renewal fees, including the administrative filing fee and the district’s service fee (minimums apply). The amount may vary depending on permit type and district fee schedules.
Current Site Plans (if unchanged)
- Include any existing Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Control and Post‑Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) plans from the original permit if no changes are proposed. (If plans have changed, an amendment is generally required instead of a simple renewal.)
Proof of Permit Continuation Eligibility
- Confirmation that there are no changes to the original scope of work or disturbed acreage (otherwise the project may be treated as a new application or amendment).

Important Notes:

Renewal applications for PAG‑01 and Individual NPDES permits should be submitted about 180 days before permit expiration to avoid gaps in coverage.
If changes are proposed to the project’s plans — including layout, acreage, or BMP designs — a Minor or Major Amendment application may be required instead of a straight renewal.