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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 sdthompson@mckeancountypa.org

Sherry Dumire—Resource Conservationist

814-887-4008 sadumire@mckeancountypa.org

Lindsay Shine-Resource Conservationist

814-887-4002 lkshine@mckeancountypa.org

Jody Groshek - Communications & Outreach Director

814-887-4001 jdgroshek@mckeancountypa.org

Justin Lund - Recycling Director

814-887-4017 jtlund@mckeancountypa.org

8/11/2017

17137 Route 6 ● Smethport, PA 16749 ● 814-887-4001

www.mckeanconservation.com

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17137 Route 6 ● Smethport, PA 16749 ● 814-887-4001

conservation@mckeancountypa.org

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.