Effective December 2, 2009 Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control Plan Fee Schedule: Administrative Fees A. For an E&SPC plan - $20 per plan B. For plans that include an ESCGP-1 or NPDES permit application
- $50 Plan Review Fees A. Reviews Required Under Chapter 105, Water Obstruction &
Encroachments (stream crossings, disposal areas for construction
projects, logging activities, wetland mitigation projects, etc.) 1. All reviews - $100 B. Residential Subdivision :
|
Lot/Unit(s) |
Fee |
|
1-2 |
$100 |
|
Over 2 |
$100 + $10 per lot over 2 |
*Townhouses, Apartments, and Trailer Park fees will be based on Industrial/Commercial Rates*
C. Industrial, Commercial, and any other land development:
|
Disturbed Acres |
Fee |
|
0 – 0.99 |
$300 |
|
1 – 4.99 |
$600 |
|
5 – 9.99 |
$900 |
|
10 – 14.99 |
$1,200 |
|
15 – 24.99 |
$1,500 |
|
Over 25 |
$1,500 + $50 for each additional acre over 25 (rounded up to the nearest acre) |
D. Timber Harvesting:
|
Tract Size |
Fee |
|
0 - 99 |
$100 |
|
100 - 199 |
$200 |
|
200 - 299 |
$300 |
|
300 - 399 |
$400 |
|
400 and over |
$400 + $10 per acre over 400 (rounded up to the nearest acre) |
E. Linear Utility Line Projects
A fee of $250 per half mile will be assessed to projects with a limit of disturbance (LOD) up to 60 feet wide. The length of the project will be rounded up to the nearest half mile.
LOD’s wider than 60’ will be assessed a review fee based on the Industrial / Commercial Fee schedule for the difference between the LOD and the 60’ threshold.
Example: 75’ LOD on a 4200 ft right of way will be:
75 – 60 = 15
15 x 4200= 63000 sq ft
63000 / 43560 = 1.45 ac
Total fee:
$500.00 for 1 mile of line (section E1)
$600.00 for 1-4.99 acre (section E2)
$1100.00 + appropriate admin fee
Additional disturbance areas required for the projects such as contractor areas, lay down areas, compressor stations, storage areas, access roads, etc. will be calculated using the Industrial / Commercial Fee schedule
F. NPDES Permit Fees
1. General NPDES Permit $250
2. Individual NPDES Permit $500
G. ESCGP-1 Permit Fee
1. Permit $500
Plan Modification Fees:
To review plans that have been previously approved and revisions are made to such a plan by the applicant, a fee of $40.00 per hour shall be charged for review and approval. There will be a 1 hour minimum time.
Revision Fees:
All plans re-submitted for second and subsequent reviews will be assessed a fee of 50% of the original fee. This is for the review stage only. See Section 108 for Re-Certification Fee.
PROCEDURES:
The applicant shall submit a check or money order payable to the Potter County Conservation District, two (2) copies of the completed review application form, two (2) copies of the complete site plan, and two (2) copies of the Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan narrative.
The Conservation District Fee should not be combined with any other state, county, or municipal fee. The canceled check will be the applicant’s receipt.
Any submission that does not contain the appropriate information will not be reviewed. The applicant will be informed of any additional information or fees needed for a review.
A $40.00 charge will be assessed for any check refused by the bank due to insufficient funds, and the entire application package will be returned to the applicant without the reviews being performed.
Projects that require a state earth disturbance permit or an NPDES permit will require an additional check in the proper amount for the specific permit, payable to the “Clean Water Fund”.
APPLICABILITY:
The fee schedule will apply whenever the application and Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan are submitted for an adequacy determination, or environmental review. Each submission of a different project on the same tract of land will be charged according to the fee schedule. The district will review all E&S plans submitted with NPDES permits.
B. Any plan for the same tract resubmitted more than two (2) years after the last review of that tract will be charged a new fee.
C. The District Manager and/or Assistant District Manager shall have the ability to waive fees for minor revisions or corrections to a plan on a case by case basis. To be considered for this provision, a cover letter must be included with the resubmitted plan outlining the extent of all revisions.
WAIVER OF FEES:
Fees will be waived for an application filed under the name of United State of America, Municipalities of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or other State Government Agencies. Fees for authorities of the Municipalities are not waived. This includes, but is not limited to: sewer and water authorities, etc.
*Failure to begin earth disturbance activities within two (2) years from the original plan approval date will require resubmission of the E&SPC Plan and additional fees based on the schedule above*
POTTER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
107 MARKET STREET
COUDERSPORT, PA 16915
(814) 274-8411
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EROSION & SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION
PROJECT NAME__________________________________MUNICIPALITY_______________________
TYPE OF ACTIVITY____________________________________________________________________
PROJECT SITE LOCATION______________________________________________________________
PARCEL ACRES_____________________ ACRES TO BE DISTURBED__________________
RECEIVING STREAM OR BODY OF WATER______________________________________________
APPLICANT______________________________________________PHONE______________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________________ZIP____________________
CONTRACTOR________________________________________________________________________
PLAN PREPARER’S NAME_________________________________PHONE______________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________________ZIP____________________
ESTIMATED STARTING DATE_________________ ENDING DATE______________________
FEES ATTACHED: $__________________________ DATE______________________________
(Administrative Fee + Plan Review Fee)
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO – POTTER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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( ) 2 COPIES OF NARRATIVE ATTACHED
( ) 2 COPIES OF COMPLETE PLANS ATTACHED
( ) REVIEW FEE ATTACHED
Fees and plans showing the required information are to be submitted with this application. Any additional plans or information required by the Potter County Conservation District should be submitted promptly. The undersigned agrees to comply with all the requirements of TITLE 25, Chapter 102, and EROSION CONTROL RULES AND REGULATIONS set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and further agrees to obtain all necessary permits and approvals connected with subject project. Applicant agrees to notify the District at least three (3) days prior to the start of earthmoving; to maintain a copy of the approved Erosion & Sediment Pollution Control Plan on site; to notify the District upon completion of the project; and to allow District Representatives to enter upon the project site at any time for inspection.
______________________________________________________________________________________Applicant’s Signature/Title Date
E & S POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION