1. NPDES & PCSM Permitting Workshop
What has been added to the Approved list of BMPs and the Alternate BMP approval process
NPDES & PCSM Permitting Workshop
May 24, 2016

2. Topics include:
Approval process for new BMP consideration
ESPC and PCSM BMPs approved after the manuals were approved

3. §102 11(b)
Alternative BMP and design standards. BMPs and design standards other than those listed in the manuals or Buffer Guidance may be used when a person conducting or proposing to conduct an earth disturbance activity demonstrates to the Department that the alternate BMP or design standard minimizes accelerated erosion and sedimentation or manages stormwater during and after the completion of earth disturbance activities to achieve the regulatory standards in subsection (a).

4. Some products are made in a factory, some BMPs are made on-site with stone, compost, etc.

5. Dsigner’s Responsibility
Burden of proof for whether proposed new product or procedure will be effective lies with designer/manufacturer
All necessary information required to evaluate use of new product or procedure to be submitted as part of application
Recommended – Format request according to Chapter 12. Do not just send brochures.

6. Approved list is on the Bureau’s web page, “NPDES/Construction/Erosion Control”
Most CD’s have this list on their websites

14. Wood Chip Socks
ABACT in HQ but not EV watersheds

15. Foam Trench Breakers
Water-based spray-on foam

16. Aggressive Street Sweeping/Cleaning
. Calibri
Aggressive Street Sweeping/Cleaning
Vacuum Sweepers in lieu of Wash Racks

17. Forebays and/or Silt Curtains
. Calibri
Forebays and/or Silt Curtains
In lieu of surface area in basins or traps

18. Sump & Compost Filter Sock at Waterbar Outlet
. Calibri
Used to filter runoff from ROW at the end of waterbars before being discharged

20. QUESTIONS? Mark Lonergan Bureau of Clean Water PA DEP Reading District Office (610)