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There are a number of activities in Pennsylvania waterways, waterbodies, and wetlands that require PA DEP authorization and/or a Chapter 105 permit under Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law to maintain safety and protect the public and environment. Encroachments, or sometimes considered obstructions, refer to any actions that alter the course, flow, or size of a watercourse, floodway, or waterbody, and are governed by Chapter 105 regulations. Many of these activities are covered under General Permits (GP) as long as they meet the requirements specified in each unique GP application.
The Conservation District is dedicated to serving individuals living and/or working within Bradford County by regulating the impact to stream, river, lake, pond, reservoir and wetland resources. We are able to do this through our delegation agreement with the PA Department of Environmental Protection, which authorizes our staff under Title 25 Chapter 105 Dam Safety and Waterway Management regulations to offer:
If you are looking to apply for a General Permit and don't know where to begin, call our office or stop in and we can assist you! |
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Chapter 105 Stream & Wetland General Permits
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General Permits
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Key Permit Thresholds/Conditions
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Application Requirements
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GP-1 Fish Habitat and Enhancement Structures- For the installation, operation, and maintenance of fish habitat structures in the regulated waters of the Commonwealth (not applicable for wetlands). Prior approval from PA Fish and Boat Commission is required.
GP-2 Small Docks and Boat Launching Ramps- For the installation, operation, modification and maintenance of small docks (under 750 sq. ft) and boat launching ramps in and along the regulated waters of the Commonwealth.
GP-3 Bank Rehabilitation, Bank Protection and Gravel Bar Removal- For the installation, operation, modification and maintenance of bank rehabilitation and protection projects. Also authorizes the removal of gravel bars in and along regulated waters of the Commonwealth.
GP-4 Intake and Outfall Structures- For the construction, operation, and maintenance of intake and outfall structures in, along, across, or projecting into regulated waters of the Commonwealth (not applicable for wetlands).
GP-5 Utility Line Stream Crossings- For the installation, operation, and maintenance of utility line stream crossings of regulated waters of the Commonwealth.
GP-6 Agricultural Crossings and Ramps- For the installation, operation, and maintenance of agricultural crossings and ramps in regulated waters of the Commonwealth (not applicable for wetlands).
GP-7 Minor Road Crossings- Used for the construction, operation, and maintenance of minor road crossings in wetlands and streams as well as the removal of an existing minor road crossing across a stream.
GP-8 Temporary Road Crossings- For the construction, operation, and maintenance of temporary road crossings across regulated waters of the Commonwealth where no practicable alternatives exist.
GP-9 Agricultural Activities- For the installation, operation, and maintenance of certain agricultural activities that encroach into streams and their floodways or waterbodies.
GP-10 Abandoned Mine Reclamation- For the construction, operation, or maintenance of an encroachment or water obstruction for reclamation of an abandoned mining site. **DEP authorization only
GP-11 Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation, or Replacement of Water Obstructions and Encroachments- For the maintenance, testing, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of existing currently serviceable water obstructions or encroachments, including bridges and culverts. ** DEP authorization only
GP-15 Private Residential Construction in Wetlands- For the placement and maintenance of fill placed in, or the excavation of, non-tidal wetlands for the construction of a single-family home on a lot purchased by the permittee prior to November 22, 1991. ** DEP authorization only
GP-2 Small Docks and Boat Launching Ramps- For the installation, operation, modification and maintenance of small docks (under 750 sq. ft) and boat launching ramps in and along the regulated waters of the Commonwealth.
GP-3 Bank Rehabilitation, Bank Protection and Gravel Bar Removal- For the installation, operation, modification and maintenance of bank rehabilitation and protection projects. Also authorizes the removal of gravel bars in and along regulated waters of the Commonwealth.
GP-4 Intake and Outfall Structures- For the construction, operation, and maintenance of intake and outfall structures in, along, across, or projecting into regulated waters of the Commonwealth (not applicable for wetlands).
GP-5 Utility Line Stream Crossings- For the installation, operation, and maintenance of utility line stream crossings of regulated waters of the Commonwealth.
GP-6 Agricultural Crossings and Ramps- For the installation, operation, and maintenance of agricultural crossings and ramps in regulated waters of the Commonwealth (not applicable for wetlands).
GP-7 Minor Road Crossings- Used for the construction, operation, and maintenance of minor road crossings in wetlands and streams as well as the removal of an existing minor road crossing across a stream.
GP-8 Temporary Road Crossings- For the construction, operation, and maintenance of temporary road crossings across regulated waters of the Commonwealth where no practicable alternatives exist.
GP-9 Agricultural Activities- For the installation, operation, and maintenance of certain agricultural activities that encroach into streams and their floodways or waterbodies.
GP-10 Abandoned Mine Reclamation- For the construction, operation, or maintenance of an encroachment or water obstruction for reclamation of an abandoned mining site. **DEP authorization only
GP-11 Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation, or Replacement of Water Obstructions and Encroachments- For the maintenance, testing, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of existing currently serviceable water obstructions or encroachments, including bridges and culverts. ** DEP authorization only
GP-15 Private Residential Construction in Wetlands- For the placement and maintenance of fill placed in, or the excavation of, non-tidal wetlands for the construction of a single-family home on a lot purchased by the permittee prior to November 22, 1991. ** DEP authorization only
**This is to provide a quick reference to General Permit 1-9 thresholds and conditions. Read the full terms and conditions of the General Permit you are applying for before submitting applications to ensure all requirements are met and reduce delays in permit approval.
GP-1 Fish Habitat and Enhancement Structures
GP-2 Small Docks and Boat Launching Ramps
GP-3 Bank Rehabilitation, Bank Protection and Gravel Bar Removal
GP-4 Intake and Outfall Structures
GP-5 Utility Line Stream Crossings
GP-6 Agricultural Crossings and Ramps
GP-7 Minor Road Crossings
GP-8 Temporary Road Crossings
GP-9 Agricultural Activities
GP-1 Fish Habitat and Enhancement Structures
- Only structures developed and approved by PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
- Needs PFBC approval
- Max project length is 500 feet
- Max structure height above streambed is 3 feet
GP-2 Small Docks and Boat Launching Ramps
- Small docks max. square footage is 750 sq. ft.
- Max. dock length is 50 feet into pond/lake and 20% stream/river width
- Boat ramp max. width is 20 feet and max. length is 100 feet
GP-3 Bank Rehabilitation, Bank Protection and Gravel Bar Removal
- 500 feet max gravel bar removal or bank protection length
- Gravel removal to 6 inches above dry streambed or water level
- Cannot remove gravel from bars with greater than 50% woody vegetation
- Cannot remove bars in Exceptional Value streams
- No dikes, levees, channel relocation allowed
- Max. vertical wall height is 6 feet
- Max, channel deflector width is 25% of channel width
- Max. 1.5H:1V dumped rock slope ratio
GP-4 Intake and Outfall Structures
- Cannot discharge to wetlands
- Max. outfall/intake pope diameter is 36 inches
GP-5 Utility Line Stream Crossings
- Cannot cross wetlands greater than 10 acres in size
- Cannot cross Exceptional Value streams
- Max. utility line size is 36 inches in diameter
- 3 feet cover min.; 1 foot cover min in rock
GP-6 Agricultural Crossings and Ramps
- Cannot use in wetlands (unless immediately adjacent to stream) or Exceptional Value streams
- Max. slope ratio is 4H:1V
- 12 inch max rock placement above streambed
- Cannot install culverts with a GP-6
GP-7 Minor Road Crossings
- Max. upstream drainage area is 1 square mile
- Professional Engineer stamp required on public road crossings
- Max. total disturbance 0.1 acre for single wetland crossing and 0.25 acre multiple wetland crossings
- Max. 100 feet wetland crossing length allowed, unless also crossing adjacent stream
- Project must be completed within 3 years
GP-8 Temporary Road Crossings
- Crossing must be removed within 1 year of permit acknowledgement date
- Fords prohibited in High Quality/ Exceptional Value streams
- Fords may be used for commercial purposes
- Max. wetland crossing length is 200 feet
- Min. culvert size is 12 inches
GP-9 Agricultural Activities
- Must be part of conservation plan approved by District
- Cannot use in streams with drainage area over 100 acres
What is needed for a complete application submission:
- Chapter 105 Permit Registration Form
- All appropriate attachments needed in completed "Section D. Registration Checklist and Requirements," of Chapter 105 General Permit application
- Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan (A separate E&S Plan is not needed if it is included within a NPDES E&S Plan)
- PNDI Review Receipt
What is PNDI?
The Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI), now known as the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program (PNHP), operates in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC), along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. The purpose of completing a PNDI environmental review is to provides conservation information on biological diversity, protected lands, streams and other natural resources for project planning purposes and to screen a project area for potential impacts to threatened, endangered, and special concern species.
To learn how to create an account and submit your own PNDI review, watch the video tutorials and view the supporting material on Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program Resources page, or come to our office for our staff to assist you.
The Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI), now known as the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program (PNHP), operates in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC), along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. The purpose of completing a PNDI environmental review is to provides conservation information on biological diversity, protected lands, streams and other natural resources for project planning purposes and to screen a project area for potential impacts to threatened, endangered, and special concern species.
To learn how to create an account and submit your own PNDI review, watch the video tutorials and view the supporting material on Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program Resources page, or come to our office for our staff to assist you.
Application Submission
Applications can be mailed or dropped off to our office at 200 Lake Rd. Suite E Towanda, PA 18848 with attention to the 102/105 Project Manager.
Additionally, applications can be submitted online through DEP's GreenPort e-permitting website.
For training on how to use GreenPort and e-permitting please go to PA Clean Water Academy Chapter 105
e-permitting Training Center for videos and information.
Applications can be mailed or dropped off to our office at 200 Lake Rd. Suite E Towanda, PA 18848 with attention to the 102/105 Project Manager.
Additionally, applications can be submitted online through DEP's GreenPort e-permitting website.
For training on how to use GreenPort and e-permitting please go to PA Clean Water Academy Chapter 105
e-permitting Training Center for videos and information.
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Application Fee
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GP-1 Fish Habitat and Enhancement Structures----------------------
GP-2 Small Docks and Boat Launching Ramps------------------------ GP-3 Bank Rehabilitation, Bank Protection and Gravel Bar Removal- GP-4 Intake and Outfall Structures------------------------------------- GP-5 Utility Line Stream Crossings------------------------------------- GP-6 Agricultural Crossings and Ramps------------------------------- GP-7 Minor Road Crossings--------------------------------------------- GP-8 Temporary Road Crossings--------------------------------------- GP-9 Agricultural Activities--------------------------------------------- GP-10 Abandoned Mine Reclamation----------------------------------- GP-11 Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation, or Replacement of Water Obstructions and Encroachments------------------------------ GP-15 Private Residential Construction in Wetlands- ----------------- |
$50 per project
$175 per dock/ramp $250 per project $200 per structure $250 per individual utility $50 per crossing/ramp $350 per crossing $175 per crossing $50 per project $500 per project $750 + (# acres temp. disturb. x $4,000) + (# acres perm. disturb. x $8,000) $750 + (# acres temp. disturb. x $4,000) + (# acres perm. disturb. x $8,000) |
Application fees may be paid by cash or check to "Bradford County Clean Water Fund."
PNDI review receipt charge of $40 is payable by credit card on Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program website.
PNDI review receipt charge of $40 is payable by credit card on Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program website.
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Bradford County Conservation District
Stoll Natural Resource Center 200 Lake Road, Suite E | Towanda PA 18848 Phone: (570)-485-3144 |