DEP Publishes Updated PAG-02 NPDES Stormwater General Permit

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 31 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of a revised NPDES General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities (PAG-02). 

The permit will become effective December 8, 2024 and will expire on December 7, 2029.

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-- DEP Releases 2023 Annual Report On Chesapeake Bay Watershed Celebrating Accomplishments Of Counties, Communities, State And Local Leaders  [PaEN]

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-- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Saving The Allegheny: Advocates Host Kayak Tour To Highlight River Recreation

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-- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Creek Men’s Club Does Work On Little Bear Creek

-- FOX29: Is Delaware River Water Quality Improving In Philadelphia? Freshwater Mussels Found

-- TribLive: Mountain Watershed Assn. Opposes Permit For Rustic Ridge Coal Mine Expansion In Westmoreland

-- TribLive: DEP Urged To Reject Donegal Coal Mine’s Expansion Permit To Discharge Water 

-- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Creek Men’s Club Does Work On Little Bear Creek

-- PennLive Guest Essay: Capital Region Water Must Consider Its Customers In Managing Harrisburg’s Stormwater Problems - By Charlotte Katzenmoyer, CEO

[Posted: August 30, 2024]  PA Environment Digest