The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 6 PA Bulletin a final, updated general permit covering Oil and Gas Development Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESCGP-3) is now available for use.

The Department will continue to accept applications for ESCGP-2 until October 15, 2018. Due to the expiration of ESCGP-2, the Department must act on all Notices of Intent (NOI) submitted for coverage under ESCGP-2 by December 29, 2018.

Additionally, any project that was authorized for coverage under ESCGP-2 prior to this date will have coverage administratively extended under the terms and conditions of ESCGP-2 for the remainder of the time period of the original coverage.

When warranted due to project characteristics, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission-regulated pipelines, the Department will publish notice of receipt of NOI for coverage in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and provide a public comment period.

The Department will publish notice of every approval of coverage under the ESCGP-3 in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

Click Here for a copy of ESCGP-3 and related documents (when posted).  Questions should be directed to Joseph Kelly, Chief, Division of Well Development and Surface Activities, by sending email to:  josephkel@pa.gov or call 717-772-2199.

[Posted: Oct. 5, 2018]

10/8/2018