Chapter 102: E&S Control & NPDES Permits for Construction
Did you know that sediment is the #1 pollutant to waters of the Commonwealth? For that reason, earth disturbance activities are regulated under Pennsylvania DEP's Chapter 102 regulations. Chapter 102 requires persons proposing or conducting earth disturbance to develop, implement and maintain Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Control Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize erosion and the potential for pollution to water resources. In addition, the federal Clean Water Act requires that an earthmover disturbing 5 acres or more over the life of the project obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Sites. As of December 8, 2002, the permit requirement is expanded under NPDES Phase II to include activities that disturb between 1 and up to 5 acres over the life of the project and have a point source discharge to surface waters.
The Conservation District administers both programs in Monroe County, including permit application and plan reviews, site inspections, complaint investigations and technical assistance. The District strongly recommends pre-application meetings early on during a project's concept plan stage - before detailed plans are developed - in order to determine whether an NPDES permit is required and to expedite the permit and plan review process.
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Chapter 105: Waterways & Wetlands Management
This program addresses stream and wetlands encroachments that may impact water quality, increase flooding or degrade riparian habitat. The District administers DEP General Permits, which authorize certain types of work in waterways, including: Fish Habitat Enhancement; Small Docks & Boat Ramps; Streambank Stabilization; Intake and Outfall Structures; Utility Line or Minor Road Crossings of streams or wetlands. District staff inspect permitted sites, investigate complaints and provide regulatory and permitting assistance.
Environmentally Sensitive Dirt & Gravel Road Maintenance Program
Municipal Program
In April 1997, the General Assembly approved House Bill 67, the Transportation Revenue Bill, signed as Act #3 by Governor Ridge. The Act established a dedicated and earmarked fund, which provides a streamlined appropriation to the county to fund safe, efficient, and environmentally sound maintenance of sections of Dirt and Gravel Roads identified as sources of dust and sediment pollution to waterways. The Monroe County Conservation District administers the grant program through a four-member Quality Assurance Board, and awards money to local municipalities and/or state agencies with jurisdictions over dirt and gravel roads.
Geographic Information Services
The District provides assistance with soils and wetlands mapping, aerial photography interpretation and prime farmland, topographic and floodplain maps.
Partners in Conservation
Much of the work of the Conservation District, whether educational, technical or administrative, is accomplished through collaborative efforts with local, state and federal agencies. The District is fortunate to have such a broad base of technical expertise and funding sources from which to draw for conservation programs that benefit Monroe County.
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