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Directors
Kerry Fetter—Chairman
Steve Sherk—Vice-Chairman
Cliff Lane—Commissioner—Secretary/Treasurer
Blaine Puller—Farmer
Chase Miles—Farmer
Bob Wright—Public
Jeffery Larson—Farmer
Associate Directors
Ken Kane
Matt Foster
Dan Hartle
John Fedak
Pam Digel
Frank Tanner
Richard Tanner
Rick Yovichin
Pete Mader
Charlie Kirkpatrick
Staff
Sandy Thompson—District Manager
814-887-4025 [email protected]
Sherry Dumire—Resource Conservationist
814-887-4008 [email protected]
Lindsay Shine-Resource Conservationist
814-887-4002 [email protected]
Jody Groshek - Communications & Outreach Director
814-887-4001 [email protected]
Justin Lund - Recycling Director
814-887-4017 [email protected]
8/11/2017
17137 Route 6 ● Smethport, PA 16749 ● 814-887-4001
www.mckeanconservation.com
Building ? Clearing Land ?Building ? Clearing Land ?
Information for Contractors, Information for Contractors,
Property Owners & DevelopersProperty Owners & Developers
Protect waterways when completing your projectProtect waterways when completing your project..
17137 Route 6 ● Smethport, PA 16749 ● 814-887-4001
Who We Are and What We Do
Conservation Districts work with the PA Department of Environmental Protection to
oversee erosion control regulations within the county. Responsibilities include
review of Erosion & Sedimentation Plans, complaint handling, earth disturbance
site inspections, permit processing, and technical assistance and educational
materials.
Conservation districts can also provide information on other state and federal
regulations and permits involving streams, wetlands, and other bodies of water.
Conservation districts work to prevent pollution and erosion to streams and
waterways. Construction, driveway repair, culvert replacement, and other projects
can affect and possibly harm streams and rivers. Permits are required in certain
situations. If you are unsure if you will need a permit for your project, please
contact us. Staff members will examine your project, including an on-site visit if
necessary, and assist you with determining the proper permit.
Do your homework before you begin your project. Fines for those who chose not to
obtain proper permits are very expensive. The Conservation District is here to help
you understand the process and help you prevent costly fines and unnecessary
complaints.
Also contact your local municipality when planning your project. They can help you
determine local building permit requirements.
The PA Chapter 105 program regulates work in and around streams, wetlands,
and other water bodies to avoid or minimize impacts to water quality, flooding
frequency, and streamside wildlife habitats.
The District handles many types of General Permits for different types of work in
waterways, including wetlands and stream crossings, streambank stabilization,
boat ramp and dock installation, intake and outfall structures, and utility line
crossings. District staff also conduct inspections of permitted sites, investigate
complaints, and provide permitting assistance.
Activities and structures in or near a stream or its
adjacent floodway are regulated by this program. In
most cases, a permit is required before starting any
activity which changes, expands or diminishes the
course, current or cross-section of a stream,
floodway or body of water. Contact the Conservation
District for permitting needs.
Work affecting streams, such as this stream
stabilization project, require Chapter 105 permits.
Do I Need a Permit ? Streams & Wetlands
Do I Need a Permit ? Earth Disturbance
PA Code: Title 25: Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control
Plans, Permits, and NPDES Permits
This short breakdown of earth disturbance thresholds for plans and permits may help in
determining what a landowner may need to have in place before proceeding with a project.
If you have questions on Chapter 102 requirements please contact the Conservation
District office at 814-887-4001.
If your project:
Will have less than 5,000 square feet of earth disturbance, it is not necessary to have a
written plan on site but erosion and sediment control best management practices
(BMPs) are still required to minimize the potential for accelerated erosion and
sedimentation.
Will have more than 5,000 square feet of earth disturbance, a written E&S plan is
required to be on site and implemented. Approval through the District is not required,
unless requested through a local entity. The District or DEP may request to see the
E&S plan in the event of a complaint, pollution event, or failure to implement and
maintain effective E&S BMPs. The plan may be subject to submittal for approval by the
District/DEP if there are issues with the site.
Will have more than 1 acre of earth disturbance and is not in a special protection (EV,
HQ) watershed, a General NPDES Permit is required to be submitted for approval to
the District. Before any earth disturbance activity can occur the plan must be approved.
A copy of the approved stamped, signed, and dated plan must be kept on site.
Will have more than 1 acre of earth disturbance and is in a special protection
watershed, an Individual NPDES Permit is required to be submitted for approval to the
District. The Individual NPDES Permit will undergo a completeness review and then be
submitted for posting in the PA Bulletin for a 30 day public comment period. A technical
review conducted by both DEP and the District will occur before final approval is given
by DEP. Before any earth disturbance activity can occur the plan must be approved. A
copy of the approved stamped, signed, and dated plan must be kept on site.
Is timber harvesting or road maintenance activity involving 25 acres (10 hectares) or
more of earth disturbance, an E&S Permit is required to be submitted for approval to
the District. Before any earth disturbance activity can occur the plan must be approved.
A copy of the approved stamped, signed, and dated plan must be kept on site.
Projects requiring earth disturbance,
according to the above guidelines, require
special permits and erosion &
sedimentation plans. Check before
beginning your project.