Updates from May 2021

(Source: E&S Resources Library on PADEP Website)

Chapter 102 Permit Module 3 Antidegradation Analysis (3800-PM-BCW0406C) was revised as of 6/2021:

Corrected two omissions when spelling out full definition of ABACT:

Application Instructions for PAG-02 NPDES General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated With Construction Activities (3800-PM-BCW0405A) was revised as of 5/2021:

"Updated questions regarding eligibility for PAG-02 coverage regarding on-site contaminated soils and fill material. Updated questions in Earth Disturbance Information Section concerning fill material, providing clarification that fill material that is authorized for use on a project site under a Waste Management General Permit (WMGR096) approval may be authorized under PAG-02. Added Notes 28 and 29 concerning the need for an off-site discharge analysis when there will be discharges to off-site sewers or non-surface waters. Removed requirement that Worksheet 6 from Stormwater BMP Manual must be submitted when the peak rate exemption is satisfied, as reflected on the PCSM Spreadsheet. Added other state agencies and commissions that are exempt from Chapter 102 fees."

Application Instructions for NPDES Individual Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated With Construction Activities (3800-PM-BCW0408A) was revised as of 5/2021:

"Updated questions in Earth Disturbance Information Section concerning fill material, providing clarification that fill material that is authorized for use on a project site under a Waste Management General Permit (WMGR096) approval may be authorized under an individual permit. Added Notes 24 and 25 concerning the need for an off-site discharge analysis when there will be discharges to off-site sewers or non-surface waters. Removed requirement that Worksheet 6 from Stormwater BMP Manual must be submitted when the peak rate exemption is satisfied, as reflected on the PCSM Spreadsheet. Added other state agencies and commissions that are exempt from Chapter 102 fees."

DEP PCSM Spreadsheet Instructions was updated on June 2, 2021:

"Added clarification on page 1 of DEP’s expectation on the use of the latest version of the spreadsheet: “In general, DEP/CCD will accept older versions of the spreadsheet no more than 6 months following the revision date of the spreadsheet. DEP/CCD also reserves the right to request completion of the latest version of the spreadsheet for any project.”"

ePermit User Guide was updated to Version 1.2 on May 17, 2021:

"Clarifications added that ePermit is verified to work with Microsoft Edge (rather than Internet Explorer) and correction notice responses should include deleting old and uploading new attachments in the appropriate modules and notifying DEP/CCD of the changes."