1. Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program PENNVEST Funding For: Non-Point Source Pollution Projects Brion Johnson, Deputy Executive Director

2. Categories of NPS pollution projects  Agriculture  Urban Runoff  Abandoned Mine Drainage  Brownfields

3. Green InfrastructureProjects Examples of eligible green infrastructure  Installation of porous pavement, green roofs and other approaches to managing wet weather run-off  Street tree and urban forestry programs  Installation of riparian buffers and wetlands  Downspout disconnection programs to eliminate storm water from combined sewer systems  Installation of water meters  Purchase of leak detection equipment  Energy efficiency – retrofits and upgrades to pumps and treatment processes  Installation of water efficient fixtures, fittings, equipment and appliances

4. Types of Specific Practices  Agricultural BMPs: BMPs in NRCS Technical Manual  Urban Runoff: BMPs in DEP Stormwater Best Practice Manual (Limited to “Developed” areas identified in County Comprehensive Plan)  AMD & Brownfields: Specific lists of BMPs in the Preliminary Program Design manual

5. Non-Point Source in Parks  Low Impact Storm Water Strategies  Best Management Practices  Pervious Asphalt  Bio retention/Rain Gardens  Emergent Plantings  Tree Plantings  Erosion and Sedimentation Control

6. Towamencin Township – Fischer’s Park  Treat Stormwater Run-off for:  85% Suspended Solids  85% Phosphorus  30% nitrates

7. Towamencin Township – Fischer’s Park  $281,964  35,910 square feet of pervious paving  Infiltration Bed  Store 9,170 cubic feet of storm water

8. OhioPyle – Green Infrastructure Project  Reduce Inflow and infiltration  Eliminate Hydraulic Overloads at WW Plant  Remove storm water during peak flows

9. OhioPyle Green Infrastructure Project  $1,312,718  22,000 square feet of pervious paving  Rain Barrels  2 cisterns  curbing

10. Lewisburg / East Buffalo Township / Kelly Township – Multi-Generation Park

11. Nutrient Trading  Nitrogen and Phosphorus Credits  Chesapeake Bay Only  Determined by DEP based upon water quality impacts  Auctions Conducted by PENNVEST  Value determined by auction process  PENNVEST Provides security to both buyer and seller

13. Eligible Applicants  Municipalities  Municipal Authorities  County Conservation Districts  Watershed Organizations  Nonprofit Organizations  Other Private Entities

14. Partnering with state agencies  PENNVEST has a history of working with other state and local entities to maximize resources and improve water quality.  DCNR, DEP, and DCED are a strong partner in the development of traditional and alternative solutions to water quality issues impacting local communities.

15. Technical requirements   Design completion  Identified problem with alternatives that have been analyzed – so that it is clear that the proposed project is the best use of funds and will work!  Site specific plans – consult with PENNVEST and PADEP for what is appropriate for various types of projects  Plan and profile drawings  Clear description of WHAT is being done and HOW.   Implementation plan  Clear construction schedule  Permits in hand before application  Plans for inspections during and after construction  Operation and maintenance provisions   Environmental review  Requirements vary – consult with PADEP

16. PADEP carries out project analysis  Water Quality 40%  Compliance 10%  Planning25%  Benefit-to-cost20%  Safety 5%

17. Funding Summary Projects Approved:Projects Approved: 3,1593,159 976 Drinking Water976 Drinking Water 1,480 Waste Water1,480 Waste Water 15 Brownfield15 Brownfield 3 Acid Mine Drainage3 Acid Mine Drainage 115 Storm Water115 Storm Water 468 On-Lot468 On-Lot 102 Non Point Source102 Non Point Source Total Funding approved to Date:Total Funding approved to Date: $7.1 Billion$7.1 Billion

18. Projected Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Funding Budget (and beyond?)  Total: $335 million  Loans: $300 million  Grants: $35.4 million  Growing Greener  Federal SRF’s  Marcellus impact fee (Act 13)  Minerals extraction royalties (Act 147)

19. https://www.act13-reporting.puc.pa.gov/Modules/PublicReporting/Overview.aspx

20. NPS – Financial Capability Criteria Based upon the land owner / benefactor capacity Factors considered: Private For Profit – Revenues, available funds and the impact of debt service Governmental and Not For Profit – Unrestricted cash and investments, operating expenses and cash flow as related to debt service.

21. How to apply  Contact the PENNVEST Project Specialist for your area of the state  Participate in a planning consultation meeting with PENNVEST and DEP  Submit application through PENNVEST website: www.pennvest.state.pa.us www.pennvest.state.pa.us

22. PENNVEST CONTACTS  PV Region 1 – Dave Henning 717-783- 4490; dahenning@pa.gov 717-783- 4490; dahenning@pa.govdahenning@pa.gov Northwest and North Central Pennsylvania Northwest and North Central Pennsylvania  PV Region 2 – Larry Gasparato 717-783-6673; lgasparato@pa.gov 717-783-6673; lgasparato@pa.govlgasparato@pa.gov Southwest Pennsylvania Southwest Pennsylvania  PV Region 3 – Tess Schlupp 717-783-8618; tschlupp@pa.gov 717-783-8618; tschlupp@pa.govtschlupp@pa.gov South Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania South Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania  PV Region 4 – Rebecca Kennedy 717-783-4493; rebkennedy@pa.gov 717-783-4493; rebkennedy@pa.govrebkennedy@pa.gov Northeastern Pennsylvania Northeastern Pennsylvania

23. PENNVEST Website http://www.pennvest.state.pa.us

24. Questions or Follow-up? Brion Johnson: 717-783-6798 bjohnson@pa.gov bjohnson@pa.gov PENNVEST in general: www.pennvest.state.pa.us www.pennvest.state.pa.us To find a Project Specialist by county, go to the homepage of our website and click on the “Regional Assistance” link under the map on the left-hand side. To find a Project Specialist by county, go to the homepage of our website and click on the “Regional Assistance” link under the map on the left-hand side.