NPDES Training for Agricultural Projects to be held by DEP

The Department of Environmental Protection will be holding training on NPDES Permitting for Agricultural Projects August 22nd, 2013 for those consultants and others designing projects that disturb one acre or greater on a farm. The agenda may be downloaded by clicking here.

Training will be held at;

The Conference Center
Central Penn College
600 Valley Road
Summerdale, PA 17093
(near Enola, PA)

Use the following link for directions;

http://www.centralpenn.edu/utility/directions/

The training is free of charge but you must pre-register. Lunch will be provided, as will refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks. Please pre-register by 4:00 pm on Friday, August 16th, by completing the following information and returning to Gwen Spells at gspells@pa.gov to assure your seat in the training.

Name:_______________________________________________________________

Phone #______________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address_________________________________________________________

Employer/Organization__________________________________________________

DEP Webinar Update – “Notice of Termination for Ch. 102 Permits”

The Department will be holding a webinar on the subject “Notice of Termination Requirements for Chapter 102 permits” on Thursday, August 15 from 10-11 AM (note: this is a change from any earlier information on this webinar). The audience for the webinar is the regulated community. Please note that the number of audio connections is capped at 200 for participants, so if a number of people from the same office will be participating, please consolidate your connections. Use the link provided below to register for the webinar.

https://copa.webex.com/copa/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=647217651

 

The Erosion and Sediment Control Manual training held at Villanova is available for viewing.

Link to Villanova E&S training catalog

DEP Conducting Webinar on Revised PNDI/PNHP Policy to Chapter 105

DEP will be conducting a webinar regarding application of the revised PNDI/PNHP policy to Chapter 105 and Chapter 102 permits. It will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The number of connections for the webinar is capped at 200, so please consolidate in your office so that there are enough connections for everyone.
Use the following link to register for the webinar: https://copa.webex.com/copa/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=643693695
If you have any issues with registering, please feel free to contact the Applications Support Help Desk at 717-705-3768 or email at epefactshelpdeskteam@pa.gov.

DEP Training on the Revised General NPDES PAG-02 Permit

The Department of Environmental Protection will be holding training on the revised Pennsylvania general NPDES permit for stormwater discharges associated with construction activities (PAG-02). Currently, there are two trainings scheduled in the eastern and central areas of the state with another training to be held in the western area of the state to be announced soon. The dates and locations of the trainings are as follows:

April 16       Holiday Inn Conference Center, 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville
April 23       Ramada Hotel and Conference Center, 1450 South Atherton Street, State College

All trainings will start at 8AM and will conclude at 12PM. PDHs will be awarded; however, you must pre-register.
Please fill out and return the registration form available here to Gwen Spells at gspells@pa.gov to assure your seat in the training.

Mission Statement
To protect and improve the quality of life of the residents of Montgomery County and surrounding communities by providing, in cooperation with others, timely and efficient service, education, and technical guidance, for the wise use of our soil, water, and related resources.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday
8:15AM – 4:15PM