E&S/NPDES Forms and Guidance
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) – 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.
- 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
- DEP Chapter 102 Pilot Program for Individual NPDES Permits – May 1, 2024
- Application for District Services Effective 01-1-25 Word Version PDF Version
- YCCD Erosion & Sediment Pollution Control Program Service Fee Schedule, Rules & Guidelines Effective 1-1-25
- Voluntary Streamlined Plan Review Process Flowchart and Eligibility Requirements 1-3-23
- Small Projects Guide 06-04-24
NPDES Applications and Forms
- DEP’s Construction Stormwater Resources Webpage
- When is an E&S or PCSM Plan and/or NPDES Permit required under Chapter 102?
- PAG-02 NPDES General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities
- Individual NPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities Application
- General Information Form (GIF)
- Chapter 102 Permit Modules
- Notice of Termination
- Sample Instrument for the Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants – Permittee should review this sample instrument with their legal counsel and make changes as appropriate for their projects.
- NPDES Permit Requirements for Agricultural Activities
*For additional guidance, including Frequently Asked Questions, please see DEP’s E&S Resources page.
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.
Chapter 102 Regulations & Guidance Information
- Chapter 102 Regulations
- DEP E&S Program Manual link – March 2012 Very large file, please allow a few minutes to load.
- Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual AutoCAD Standard Construction Details Links located under “Other Resources”
- Corrections for Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual 06/12/15
- Chapter 102 Permit Amendments: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – 2-12-20
- YCCD E&S Control Plan Standard Notes – revised 10-7-20
- DEP PA Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual
- ALTERNATIVE E&S AND PCSM BMP Approved by DEP
- NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency Estimates: PA
- PFBC Wild Trout Waters & Trout Streams Interactive map
- York County Streams Chapter 93 Designated Use Map
- York County Streams Chapter 93 Existing Use Map
- DEP Chapter 93 Exisitng Use Designation
- A Guide to Preserving Trees in Development Projects
- Riparian Forest Buffer Guidance
- Impaired Streams Map of York County
- Chapter 102 Off-site Discharges of Stormwater to Non-Surface Waters – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – 1-12-19
- Clean Fill Policy
- Management of Fill Policy (MOFP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
- Beware of Dirty Dirt – Guidelines for Accepting or Using Fill Materials
