Pennsylvania Chapter 105 Program
Water Obstruction/Encroachment Permitting
Earthmoving activities that will be taking place in a watercourse, floodway or waterbody, are regulated by Pennsylvania’s Chapter 105 regulations. These activities, in most cases, require the issuance of a general permit (GP). The Venango Conservation District has been delegated by the Department of Environmental Protection to administer the issuance of most general permits for Venango County. Activities that change, expand, or diminish the course, current or cross section of a watercourse, floodway, or waterbody are termed encroachments, or obstructions and are regulated activities. The purpose of the program is to protect public health, safety and the environment.
Most projects in Pennsylvania’s waters and wetlands also require a federal authorization. That would be granted with the issuance of a PA Programmatic General Permit (PASPGP-4). This approval is attached by the DEP or conservation district along with the registered general permit. The PASPGP-4 eliminates the need for redundant federal reviews and processing for projects.
The following is a listing of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protect general permits. The Venango Conservation District is delegated to issue these permits with the exception of GP11.
GP1 – Fish Habitat Enhancement Structures
GP2 – Small Docks and Boat Launching Ramps
GP3 – Bank Rehabilitation, Bank Protection and Gravel Bar Removal
GP4 – Intake and Outfall Structures
GP5 – Utility Line Stream Crossings
GP6 – Agricultural Crossings and Ramps
GP7 – Minor Road Crossings
GP8 – Temporary Road Crossings
GP9 – Agricultural Activities
GP10 – Abandoned Mine Reclamation
GP11 – Maintenance, Testing, repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement of Water Obstructions and Encroachments
GP15 – Private Residential Construction in Wetlands
DEP Library - General Permit Application Forms
DEP Library - General Permit Transfer & Submerged Land License Agreement Form
Pennsylvania PNDI Website
Water Obstruction/Encroachment Permitting
Earthmoving activities that will be taking place in a watercourse, floodway or waterbody, are regulated by Pennsylvania’s Chapter 105 regulations. These activities, in most cases, require the issuance of a general permit (GP). The Venango Conservation District has been delegated by the Department of Environmental Protection to administer the issuance of most general permits for Venango County. Activities that change, expand, or diminish the course, current or cross section of a watercourse, floodway, or waterbody are termed encroachments, or obstructions and are regulated activities. The purpose of the program is to protect public health, safety and the environment.
Most projects in Pennsylvania’s waters and wetlands also require a federal authorization. That would be granted with the issuance of a PA Programmatic General Permit (PASPGP-4). This approval is attached by the DEP or conservation district along with the registered general permit. The PASPGP-4 eliminates the need for redundant federal reviews and processing for projects.
The following is a listing of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protect general permits. The Venango Conservation District is delegated to issue these permits with the exception of GP11.
GP1 – Fish Habitat Enhancement Structures
GP2 – Small Docks and Boat Launching Ramps
GP3 – Bank Rehabilitation, Bank Protection and Gravel Bar Removal
GP4 – Intake and Outfall Structures
GP5 – Utility Line Stream Crossings
GP6 – Agricultural Crossings and Ramps
GP7 – Minor Road Crossings
GP8 – Temporary Road Crossings
GP9 – Agricultural Activities
GP10 – Abandoned Mine Reclamation
GP11 – Maintenance, Testing, repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement of Water Obstructions and Encroachments
GP15 – Private Residential Construction in Wetlands
DEP Library - General Permit Application Forms
DEP Library - General Permit Transfer & Submerged Land License Agreement Form
Pennsylvania PNDI Website