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E&S/NPDES Forms and Guidance

The York County Conservation District reviews E&S plans and applications for NPDES permits regarding earth disturbance activities associated with construction projects. Please click here to determine if an E&S plan or NPDES permit is required for your project and whether District review and approval of the E&S plan is required.

District Application and Fee Schedule

All E&S Plan and NPDES permit applications being submitted to the District for review must include a completed Application for District Services and appropriate fees as outlined below in the fee schedule.

Non-Permitted Applications & Forms

The following earth disturbance activities do not require an NPDES permit; however, a written E&S plan should be developed and implemented:

Commercial/Industrial Projects (less than 1 acre of earth disturbance)

Residential Projects  (less than 1 acre of earth disturbance)

  • Applicants may be able to use the Conservation District’s Small Projects Guide (see page 3 for eligibility criteria)

Timber Harvests

Chapter 105 General Permits

Agricultural Clearing and Grubbing

Spoil & Borrow Sites (less than 1 acre of disturbance)

  • Applicants may be able to use the Conservation District’s Small Projects Guide (see page 3 for eligibility criteria)

General NPDES Permit Applications and Forms

Construction projects totaling one acre or more of earth disturbance over the life of the project require coverage under an NPDES permit. See page 2 of the Notice of Intent (NOI) Form to determine if your project is eligible for coverage under the General NPDES Permit.

What a complete General NPDES Permit application includes:

View the complete PAG-02 Checklist here to determine what additional information is required with your application.

Voluntary Streamlined Plan Review Process

If you are interested in expediting your General NPDES Permit review timeline, please contact the assigned technician to schedule an onsite pre-application meeting to begin the Voluntary Streamlined Plan Review Process.

Individual NPDES Permit Applications and Forms

Construction projects totaling one acre or more of earth disturbance over the life of the project that are not eligible for coverage under the General NPDES Permit should submit an application for an Individual NPDES Permit.

What a complete Individual NPDES Permit application includes:

View the complete Individual Permit Application Checklist here to determine what additional information is required with your application.

ESCGP Application and Forms

Construction projects for oil and gas activities totaling five acres or more of earth disturbance over the life of the project should submit an application for an Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit (ESCGP-4).

What a complete ESCGP-4 application includes:

View the complete ESCGP-4 NOI Checklist here to determine what additional information is required with your application.

Next Steps for Approved NPDES Permits

Here are the permit conditions and requirements once an application is approved:

Additional Guidance for Approved NPDES Plans:

Chapter 102 Regulations & Guidance Information

General Information and Resources:

Developing your E&S and PCSM Plans:

More About your Receiving Stream:

What is “Clean Fill?”:

Riparian Forest Buffers and Other Vegetation: