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How much is the review fee for my Erosion Control Plan Review?
Please, see the back side of the Erosion Control (E&S) Plan Review application. There you will find a complete listing of all rates and fees based on the limits of disturbance for each site.
How can I contact the PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)?
For permitting questions, please dial the following number 484.250.5970, and ask for the "Soils and Waterways Regulator of the Day". To log a complaint please dial, 484.250.5991, and to reach the main lobby, please dial 484.250.5900
Do I need an Erosion Control Plan Review to build a pond?
Yes, an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review (and approval) is required for any and all earth disturbance over 1,000 square feet, as well as any earth disturbance within a waterway. Please, also contact the PA DEP Regulator of the Day at 484.250.5970.
Do I need an Erosion Control Plan Review to fill in a pond?
Yes. You will need an Erosion Control Plan Review (and approval) from the BCCD, as well as a permit from the PA DEP. Please, contact the PA DEP Regulator of the Day at 484.250.5970.
Where can I find NPDES co-permitee and transferee forms?
Please, see the Applications and Forms page of this website. Co-permitee and transferee are one in the same.
Do I need an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review to build a pool?
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan approvals are not required for swimming pools (including related grading) of less than 2,000 square feet. However, silt fince must be installed in appropriate locations, and erosion and sediment control plans must be at the site and available for inspeciton.
Swimming pools (including related grading) exceeding 2,000 square feet require standard ersosion and sediment control plan approvals.
Do I need a Certificate of Origin when using fill?
For information about Clean Fill materials and Form FP-oo1 Certificate of Origin of Clean Fill, please see our application & forms page. Link at left
When is the next round of applications due for the REAP program?
Applications will be accepted by DEP starting on August 4, 2008. Please submit your preliminary application to BCCD by July 15 so that it can be reviewed and ready for postmark on July 30. Keep in mind that all applications are reviewed on a first come first serve basis.
Information about REAP is available at www.agriculture.state.pa.us/REAP
