E&S/NPDES Forms and Guidance

Important Info Regarding the PAG-02 General Permit Renewal

All existing PAG-02 General NPDES permits will expire on 12/7/2024. The following items should be submitted to the York County Conservation District by 12/7/24 in order for existing permits to be issued renewed coverage under the 2024 PAG-02 General NPDES Permit:

• Renewal NOI (rev. 8/2024)
• Application for District Services
• $500 Administrative Filing Fee

Changes and Updates to the General NPDES Permit

With reissuance of the General NPDES Permit, several updates have been made to existing forms and new forms have been created that will be required for both new permit coverage applications and permit implementation. Please see the links below to find the updated forms, instructions, and additional guidance:

• PAG-02 NPDES General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities (NOI, NOI Checklist, Annual Report, Renewal NOI) – Please note that the first Annual Report will be due for all sites with existing permits on 12/7/2025.
• PA Clean Water Academy Training – This course provides training on the 2024 PAG-02 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities, including information on changes in comparison to the 2019 PAG-02 General Permit; eligibility requirements; how to complete the PAG-02 NOI; and an explanation of new requirements.
• 2024 PAG-02 General NPDES Permit Reissuance Document Summary – This document summarizes when use of the new forms will be required.
• 2024 PAG-02 Renewal Scenarios – This document summarizes different scenarios for renewing coverage under the 2024 PAG-02 General NPDES permit.
• Chapter 102 Permit Modules – Please note that the 2024 versions of Modules 1 and 2 will not be required until 3/8/2025.
• Chapter 102 Forms – New forms include the Visual Site Inspection Report, New Property Owner Notification Form, SCM Construction Certification Form, and Erosion Potential Analysis Form. Use of these forms will be required beginning 12/8/2024.

E&S Application and Forms

• PAG-02 Reissuance Letter – 8-26-24
• DEP Chapter 102 Pilot Program for Individual NPDES Permits – May 1, 2024
• Application for District Services Effective 01-17-24 Word Version  PDF Version
• YCCD Erosion & Sediment Pollution Control Program Service Fee Schedule, Rules & Guidelines  Effective 1-1-24
• Voluntary Streamlined Plan Review Process Flowchart and Eligibility Requirements 1-3-23
• Small Projects Guide 01-22-24

ESCGP Application and Forms

• ESCGP-3 information and application for earth disturbance associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations or transmission facilities.

Misc. Links

• Need-to-Know Acronyms for Erosion & Sediment Control
• Noxious Weed Listings
• EPA link to Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for Construction Activities
• Guidelines for Maintaining Streams in Your Community