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Please be advised that beginning April 1, 2010, the revised MCCD fee schedule will go into effect. This fee schedule can be found on the MCCD Application for E&S review, revised 12/8/09. The fee for NPDES General Permits is now $500.

The following changes to the MCCD Application for E&S review have been made:

Board of Directors of Montgomery County Conservation District

Application for Adequacy Review of Erosion & Sediment Control Plan

Revised February 9, 2010

Effective April 1, 2010.

Page 2 - Adjustment of fees; second sentence.

This exemption does not apply to school districts, municipalities, or special purpose authorities, or to any private, or non-profit organization.

Page 2 - Fee Schedule Based on Disturbed Acres - Revised

Page 2 - Single Residential Lot.

For minimal earth disturbance add: (1/2 acre or less).

Page 2 - Revisions or Renewal

Renewal. Plans which receive a letter of adequacy and are re-submitted for permit renewal will be charged a fee of 50% of the review fee in effect at the time of re-submittal to the district, based on the remaining acres to be disturbed.

Page 4 - Item #5 of the NPDES Permit Information.

Add: If the NPDES application is administratively incomplete, the first re-submission of requested information will be handled at no additional fee. If additional re-submissions are necessary, each re-submission will be subject to a $100.00 fee.

12/8/2009

Effective January 4, 2010, NPDES permit submissions will only be accepted on the 12/09 Notice of Intent. Additional information on changes to PAG-02 can be found on the fact sheet below.

GENERAL PERMIT PAG-02 FOR COVERAGE UNDER GENERAL NPDES PERMIT FOR STORMWATER DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES FACT SHEET

For previously announced program updates, please visit our program update archives.

Forms and Applications

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Glossary & FAQ

What Is Erosion?

Erosion is a natural process by which the surface of the land is worn away by water, wind or chemical action. Accelerated erosion is the removal of the surface of the land through the combined action of human activities and natural processes at a rate greater than would occur from natural processes alone.

What is Chapter 102?

Montgomery County Conservation District, under a delegation agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, is responsible for reviewing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and inspecting sites for Chapter 102 compliance. For complete guidelines, refer to the Pennsylvania Code, Title 25. Environmental Protection, Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control

What is an Erosion & Sediment Control Plan?

An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, which meets the requirements of the Chapter 102 regulations must be properly designed, implemented, and available on site for all earth disturbance activities over 5000 sq. ft. All construction activities proposing to disturb between one and five acres with point source discharge to surface waters of the Commonwealth, or projects disturbing five or more acres of land must be authorized by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

What is National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)?

The National system for issuance of permits under section 402 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1342) including a state or interstate program which has been approved in whole or in part by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Do I need to submit to the County Conservation District

for an E&S review for adequacy or NPDES Permit?

Disturbed area	Written E&S Plan	E&S Plan Review for Adequacy	NPDES Permit	Written PCSM Plan Required
0 - 5000 Sq. ft.	Not required unless in HQ or EV watershed, or is a condition of other State permit.	As required by other local requirements/permits.* Follow municipal requirements.	No	Follow municipal requirements.
5000 sq. ft to < 1 acre	Yes	As required by other local requirements/permits.* Follow municipal requirements.	No	Follow municipal requirements.
1 to < 5 acres w/o point source to surface waters	Yes	As required by other local requirements/permits.()(*) Follow municipal requirements.	No**	Follow municipal requirements.
1 to < 5 acres with point source to surface waters	Yes	Required	Yes	Yes***
5 acres or greater	Yes	Required	Yes	Yes***

*Although an E&S plan review for adequacy by County Conservation District is not required under the Chapter 102 Regulations, E&S review may be required by municipal ordinances, County requirements, or other Department of Environmental Protection/Army Corps of Engineers permit (i.e. - Chapter 105, Joint Permit, or GPs).

** A meeting with the County Conservation District is recommended to verify there is not a point source discharge.

*** PCSM plans for General NPDES permits will receive a completeness review by the County Conservation District. PCSM plans for Individual NPDES permits will be reviewed by the DEP regional office.

What is a Point Source Discharge?

Point Source is defined in Chapter 92 Section 92.1 as any discernable, confined and discrete conveyance, including, but not limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, CAFO, landfill leachate collection system, or vessel or floating craft, from which pollutants are or may be discharged.

What are Surface Waters of the Commonwealth?

Surface waters are defined by Chapter 92 Section 92.1 as perennial and intermittent streams, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, wetlands, springs, natural seeps and estuaries, excluding water at facilities approved for wastewater treatment such as wastewater treatment impoundments, cooling water ponds and constructed wetlands used as part of a wastewater treatment process.

What is a Water of the Commonwealth?

Waters of the Commonwealth are defined in Chapter 102 Section 102.1 as rivers, streams, creeks, rivulets, impoundments, ditches, water courses, storm sewers, lakes, dammed water, ponds, springs, wetlands and all other bodies or channels of conveyance of surface water, or parts thereof, whether natural or artificial, within or on the boundaries of this Commonwealth.

What is a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSM Plan)?

A site specific plan identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) to manage stormwater runoff after construction activities have ended and the project site has been permanently stabilized to protect and maintain existing and designated uses. The PCSM plan should be designed to maximize volume reduction technologies, eliminate or minimize point source discharge to surface waters, preserve the integrity of stream channels, and protect the physical, biological and chemical qualities of the receiving surface water. The PCSM Plan must contain a written narrative, including calculations or measurements, and justifications for each BMP.

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