Under this program, all earth disturbance activities must develop, implement and maintain a plan to minimize accelerated erosion and sediment pollution. Additionally, earth disturbance activities in excess of one acre must obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for discharge of stormwater from construction activities. This program is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and fees obtained from users.
The responsibilities of the conservation district in implementing the erosion and sediment pollution control program include the following:
Authority to administer the erosion and sediment pollution control program is delegated to the conservation district by the Pennsylvania DEP.
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