Electronic Permits and Permit Application Forms,
Water Obstructions and Encroachments and Wetlands

     
 
A note about file formats
  • Instructional documents are in AdobeŽ PDF format suitable for viewing and printing.
  • Application and Notification forms are Microsoft WordŽ 6/7 or, more recently, Word 97/2000 files saved as form-field documents; suitable to download, fill in the open fields using a user's word processor, print and submit to DEP.
For a hard copy of one of the permit applications below, call (717) 787-6827.

Click here for information on document viewers for these two formats.

Contents
Joint Permit Application for a Pennsylvania Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit (this is also used for an application for a small project)
General Permits
     BDWW-GP-1: Fish Habitat Enhancement Structures
BDWW-GP-2: Small Docks and Boat Launching Ramps
BDWW-GP-3: Bank Rehabilitation, Bank Protection and Gravel Bar Removal
BDWM-GP-4: Intake and Outfall Structures
BDWM-GP-5: Utility Line Stream Crossings
BDWM-GP-6: Agricultural Crossings And Ramps
BDWM-GP-7: Minor Road Crossings
BDWM-GP-8: Temporary Road Crossings
BDWM-GP-9: Agricultural Activities
BDWW-GP-10: Abandoned Mine Reclamation
BDWW-GP-11: Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation, or Replacement of Water Obstructions and Encroachments
BWQP-GP-15: Private Residential Construction In Wetlands
Transfer Form - for dams, water obstructions, general permits, and submerged lands license agreements
Environmental Assessment Package
 
     
  Joint Permit Application for a Pennsylvania Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit and a U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Section 404 Permit (this is also used for an application for a small project)
Considering Land Use Plans and Zoning Ordinances in Issuing DEP Permits, Fact Sheet

Pertinent Department-wide Permit Application Form Packages:

  • General Information Form (GIF) (8000-PM-IT0001) includes GIF Form, instructions for completing, and instructions for submitting
  • Cultural Resource Notice (0120-PM-PY0003 and 0120-PM-PY0003a) includes instructions for completing Cultural Resource Notice, list of exemptions, Cultural Resource Notice form, and check list

DEP Money-Back Guarantee Permit Review Program, Fact Sheet

Joint Permit Application Instructions for a Pennsylvania Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit Application and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit Application (3930-PM-WM0036 )

Sample Plans

  • Sample Plan No. 1 – Proposed Bridge, Indent
  • Sample Plan No. 2 – Proposed Channel Relocation or Channel Realignment,
  • Sample Plan No. 3 – Proposed Culvert,
  • Sample Plan No. 4 – Proposed Stream Enclosure,
  • Sample Plan No. 5 – Proposed Riprap,
  • Sample Plan No. 6 – Proposed Fill,
  • Sample Plan No. 7 – Proposed Wall,
  • Sample Plan No. 8 – Proposed Dike, Indent
  • Sample Plan No. 9 – Outfall, Headwall, Aerial and Pipeline or Conduit Crossing,
  • Sample Plan No. 10 – Proposed Debris or Gravel Bar Removal,
  • Sample Plan No. 11 – Proposed Boat Ramp, Pier, Mooring Buoy, Jetty or Groin,

Joint Application for a Pennsylvania Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit (3930-PM-WM0036A )

Environmental Assessment Form (E.A. Form) and Instructions (3930-PM-WM0017 and 3930-PM-WM0017A )

Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Website (This is Appendix IV in detail.)

o Designated State Scenic and National Wild and Scenic Rivers

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161)

Fact Sheet – PASPGP-2: Pennsylvania State Programmatic General Permit
General Permit BDWW-GP-1: Fish Habitat Enhancement Structures (3930-PM-WM0501)
General Information:
  • Instructions and General Permit Part 1
  • General Permit Part 2
  • Drawing 1: Sample Location Map
  • Exhibit A: Offices of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  • Exhibit B: Regional Offices of the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Offices
  • Exhibit C: County Conservation Districts
  • General Permit Registration Form (includes Single and Complete Project Questionnaire)

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top
General Permit BDWW-GP-2: Small Docks and Boat Launching Ramps (3930-PM-WM0502)
General Information:
  • Instructions and General Permit Part 1
  • General Permit Part 2
  • Drawings: 1-5
  • Exhibit A: Offices of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  • Exhibit B: Regional Offices of the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Offices
  • Exhibit C: County Conservation Districts
  • General Permit Registration Form (includes Single and Complete Project Questionnaire)

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161)go to top
General Permit BDWW-GP-3: Bank Rehabilitation, Bank Protection and Gravel Bar Removal (3930-PM-WM0503)
General Information:
  • Instructions and General Permit Part 1
  • General Permit Part 2
  • Drawings: 1-14
  • Exhibit A: Offices of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  • Exhibit B: Regional Offices of the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Offices
  • Exhibit C: County Conservation Districts
  • General Permit Registration Form (includes Single and Complete Project Questionnaire)

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top
General Permit BDWM-GP-4: Intake and Outfall Structures (3930-PM-WM0504)
General Information:
  • Drawings: 1-9
  • Exhibit A: Offices of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  • Exhibit B: Regional Offices of the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Offices
  • Exhibit C: County Conservation Districts
  • General Permit Registration Form (includes Single and Complete Project Questionnaire)

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top
General Permit BDWM-GP-5: Utility Line Stream Crossings (3930-PM-WM0505 Rev. 011/2001)
General Information:
  • Drawings: 1-3
  • Exhibit A: Offices of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  • Exhibit B: Regional Offices of the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Offices
  • Exhibit C: County Conservation Districts
  • Bog Turtle Habitat Screening (Special 15 County Screening Area)
  • General Permit Registration Form (includes Single and Complete Project Questionnaire)

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top
General Permit BDWM-GP-6: Agricultural Crossings And Ramps (3930-PM-WM0506)
General Information :
  • Drawings: 1-7
  • Exhibit A: Offices of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  • Exhibit B: Regional Offices of the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Offices
  • Exhibit C: County Conservation Districts
  • Bog Turtle Habitat Screening (Special 15 County Screening Area)
  • General Permit Registration Form (includes Single and Complete Project Questionnaire)

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top
General Permit BDWM-GP-7: Minor Road Crossings (3930-PM-WM0507)
General Information:
  • Drawings: 1-6
  • Exhibit A: Offices of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  • Exhibit B: Regional Offices of the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Offices
  • Exhibit C: County Conservation Districts
  • Bog Turtle Habitat Screening (Special 15 County Screening Area)
  • General Permit Registration Form (includes Single and Complete Project Questionnaire)

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top
General Permit BDWM-GP-8: Temporary Road Crossings (3930-PM-WM0508)
General Information:
  • Drawings: 1-7
  • Exhibit A: Offices of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  • Exhibit B: Regional Offices of the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Offices
  • Exhibit C: County Conservation Districts
  • Bog Turtle Habitat Screening (Special 15 County Screening Area)
  • General Permit Registration Form (includes Single and Complete Project Questionnaire)

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top
General Permit BDWM-GP-9: Agricultural Activities (3930-PM-WM0509)

General Information:

  • Drawing 1: Sample Location Map
  • Exhibit A: Offices of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  • Exhibit B: Regional Offices of the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Offices
  • Exhibit C: County Conservation Districts
  • Bog Turtle Habitat Screening (Special 15 County Screening Area)
  • General Permit Registration Form (includes Single and Complete Project Questionnaire)

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top
General Permit BDWW-GP-10: Abandoned Mine Reclamation (3930-PM-WM0510)
General Information:
  • Exhibit A: Offices of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  • Exhibit B: Regional Offices of the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Offices
  • Exhibit C: County Conservation Districts
  • Exhibit D: Notification to Use BDWW-GP-10

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top
General Permit BDWW-GP-11: Abandoned Mine Reclamation (3930-PM-WM0511)
General Information:
  • Exhibit A: Offices of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  • Exhibit B: Regional Office of the DEP and US Army of Engineers District Offices

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top
General Permit BWQP-GP-15: Private Residential Construction In Wetlands (3930-PM-WM0515)

General Information:

  • Exhibits A and B: Registration Form and Sample Registration Form

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top
Transfer Form - for dams, water obstructions, general permits, and submerged lands license agreements (3930-PM-WM0016)
Application for Transfer of Permit and Submerged Lands License Agreement (3930-PM-WM0016 )go to top
Environmental Assessment Package(3930-PM-WM0041)
General Information Form (GIF) includes GIF Form, instructions for completing, and instructions for submitting.

Environmental Assessment Form (E.A. Form) and Instructions (3930-PM-WM0017) and (3930-PM-WM0017A)

Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Website (See Joint Application for Websites) (This is Appendix IV in detail.)
o Designated State Scenic and National Wild and Scenic Rivers

Supplement 1: Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Form (8100-FM-FR0161) go to top

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