
Chapter 102 & 105 Programs
CHAPTER 102 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
PERMIT APPLICATIONS
All earth disturbance activities equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet are required to have a written Erosion & Sediment Control Plan. If earth disturbance is equal to or greater than 1 acre, a permit must be obtained from either the Conservation District or the DEP.
DEP E&S Resources: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Water/CleanWater/StormwaterMgmt/Stormwater%20Construction/Pages/E-S%20Resources.aspx
DEP Construction Stormwater: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Water/CleanWater/StormwaterMgmt/Stormwater%20Construction/Pages/
NPDES General Permit Application NOI: http://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/elibrary/GetFolder?FolderID=90982
Individual NPDES Permit Application: Requires review coordination with DEP http://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/elibrary/GetFolder?FolderID=105622
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ESCGP-3 NOI: http://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/elibrary/GetFolder?FolderID=43107
Chapter 102 Permit Modules: http://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/elibrary/GetFolder?FolderID=105480
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Timber Harvest Plan Template: http://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/elibrary/GetFolder?FolderID=33505
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Other Useful Forms: Includes Liability Release forms, Co-Permittee Acknowledgement forms, County and Municipality Notification forms, Visual Site Inspection forms, and Pre-application Meeting Request forms. http://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/elibrary/GetFolder?FolderID=2713
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Notice of Termination Forms: http://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/elibrary/GetFolder?FolderID=3668
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CHAPTER 105 WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
PERMIT APPLICATIONS
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A Chapter 105 General Permit is required for work done in wetlands or crossing or encroaching upon a stream, river, or other waterway. This includes, but is not limited to, bank stabilization projects, sand/gravel bar removal, and creation of fish habitat by landowners.
Please use the link below to learn about General Permit categories and determine which type(s) of GP your project will require. Permit fees are determined by GP type and E&S requirements are based on the Chapter 93 Designated Water Use of the waterway or wetland.
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Chapter 105 General Permit Applications: http://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/elibrary/GetFolder?FolderID=4050
Chapter 93 Designated Water Uses Watersheds Map: https://www.spcregion.org/water/pdf/maps/Chap93DesignatedUses.pdf