NPDES Program
The District, in conjunction with PADEP, administers the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program for stormwater discharges associated with construction activities. Projects that generate earth disturbances 1 acre or greater are required to obtain a NPDES Permit. Sites discharging to a High Quality (HQ) or Exceptional Value (EV) surface waters or EV wetlands require an Individual NPDES Permit.
EFFECTIVE January 1, 2024 -- For all new submissions, please utilize the updated review fee schedule (review fees can be found in the BCCD E&SC Project Application & Review Fee Schedule document).
Documents & Forms
All Project Applications must be sent in to the BCCD with the appropriate documents and the BCCD Project Application & Review Fee Schedule.
General NPDES PAG-02
Application Forms
- NOI for New & Amended Permit Coverage
- NOI Checklist & Instructions
- Renewal NOI
- County Notification Form
- Municipal Notification Form
- Erosion Potential (EP) Analysis
- E&S Module 1
- PCSM Module 2
- PCSM Spreadsheet (Scroll to 'Implementation Tools')
- Pre-Development Site Characterization Form (PDSC)(Scroll to 'Implementation Tools')
- Managed Release Concept (MRC) Instructions, Spreadsheet & FAQ (Scroll to Page 12)
Active Permit Forms
Individual NPDES
Application Forms
- Individual Application Form, Checklist & Instructions
- General Information Form (GIF), Instructions & Checklist
- County Notification Form
- Municipal Notification Form
- Erosion Potential (EP) Analysis
- E&S Module 1
- PCSM Module 2
- Antidegradation Analysis Module 3
- Riparian Buffer Module 4
- PCSM Spreadsheet (Scroll to 'Implementation Tools')
- Pre-Development Site Characterization Form (PDSC)(Scroll to 'Implementation Tools')
- Managed Release Concept (MRC) Instructions, Spreadsheet & FAQ (Scroll to Page 12)
Active Permit Forms
Additional Documents
LINK – Transferee Application
LINK – Instrument for the Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants
PDF - Homeowners Guide to Stormwater BMP Maintenance
PDF – Permit Guidelines for Phased NPDES Projects
LINK – Cultural Resource Notice
PDF - Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual
LINK – Pennsylvania Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual
PDF - PCSM Maintenace Agreement