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Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program

Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program. PENNVEST Funding For: Non-Point Source Pollution Projects Brion Johnson, Deputy Executive Director. Categories of NPS pollution projects. Agriculture Urban Runoff Abandoned Mine Drainage Brownfields. Green InfrastructureProjects.

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Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program

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  1. Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program PENNVEST Funding For: Non-Point Source Pollution Projects Brion Johnson, Deputy Executive Director

  2. Categories of NPS pollution projects • Agriculture • Urban Runoff • Abandoned Mine Drainage • Brownfields

  3. Green InfrastructureProjects Examples of eligible green infrastructure • Installation of porous pavement, green roofs and other approaches to managing wet weather run-off • Street tree and urban forestry programs • Installation of riparian buffers and wetlands • Downspout disconnection programs to eliminate storm water from combined sewer systems • Installation of water meters • Purchase of leak detection equipment • Energy efficiency – retrofits and upgrades to pumps and treatment processes • Installation of water efficient fixtures, fittings, equipment and appliances

  4. Types of Specific Practices • Agricultural BMPs: BMPs in NRCS Technical Manual • Urban Runoff: BMPs in DEP Stormwater Best Practice Manual (Limited to “Developed” areas identified in County Comprehensive Plan) • AMD & Brownfields: Specific lists of BMPs in the Preliminary Program Design manual

  5. Non-Point Source in Parks • Low Impact Storm Water Strategies • Best Management Practices • Pervious Asphalt • Bio retention/Rain Gardens • Emergent Plantings • Tree Plantings • Erosion and Sedimentation Control

  6. Towamencin Township – Fischer’s Park • Treat Stormwater Run-off for: • 85% Suspended Solids • 85% Phosphorus • 30% nitrates

  7. Towamencin Township – Fischer’s Park • $281,964 • 35,910 square feet of pervious paving • Infiltration Bed • Store 9,170 cubic feet of storm water

  8. OhioPyle – Green Infrastructure Project • Reduce Inflow and infiltration • Eliminate Hydraulic Overloads at WW Plant • Remove storm water during peak flows

  9. OhioPyleGreen Infrastructure Project • $1,312,718 • 22,000 square feet of pervious paving • Rain Barrels • 2 cisterns • curbing

  10. Lewisburg / East Buffalo Township / Kelly Township – Multi-Generation Park

  11. Nutrient Trading • Nitrogen and Phosphorus Credits • Chesapeake Bay Only • Determined by DEP based upon water quality impacts • Auctions Conducted by PENNVEST • Value determined by auction process • PENNVEST Provides security to both buyer and seller

  12. Eligible Applicants • Municipalities • Municipal Authorities • County Conservation Districts • Watershed Organizations • Nonprofit Organizations • Other Private Entities

  13. Partnering with state agencies PENNVEST has a history of working with other state and local entities to maximize resources and improve water quality. DCNR, DEP, and DCED are a strong partner in the development of traditional and alternative solutions to water quality issues impacting local communities.

  14. Technical requirements • Design completion • Identified problem with alternatives that have been analyzed – so that it is clear that the proposed project is the best use of funds and will work! • Site specific plans – consult with PENNVEST and PADEP for what is appropriate for various types of projects • Plan and profile drawings • Clear description of WHAT is being done and HOW. • Implementation plan • Clear construction schedule • Permits in hand before application • Plans for inspections during and after construction • Operation and maintenance provisions • Environmental review • Requirements vary – consult with PADEP

  15. PADEP carries out project analysis • Water Quality 40% • Compliance 10% • Planning 25% • Benefit-to-cost 20% • Safety 5%

  16. Funding Summary • Projects Approved: • 3,159 • 976 Drinking Water • 1,480 Waste Water • 15 Brownfield • 3 Acid Mine Drainage • 115 Storm Water • 468 On-Lot • 102 Non Point Source • Total Funding approved to Date: • $7.1 Billion

  17. Projected Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Funding Budget(and beyond?) • Total: $335 million • Loans: $300 million • Grants: $35.4 million • Growing Greener • Federal SRF’s • Marcellus impact fee (Act 13) • Minerals extraction royalties (Act 147)

  18. https://www.act13-reporting.puc.pa.gov/Modules/PublicReporting/Overview.aspxhttps://www.act13-reporting.puc.pa.gov/Modules/PublicReporting/Overview.aspx

  19. NPS – Financial Capability Criteria Based upon the land owner / benefactor capacity Factors considered: Private For Profit – Revenues, available funds and the impact of debt service Governmental and Not For Profit – Unrestricted cash and investments, operating expenses and cash flow as related to debt service.

  20. How to apply • Contact the PENNVEST Project Specialist for your area of the state • Participate in a planning consultation meeting with PENNVEST and DEP • Submit application through PENNVEST website: www.pennvest.state.pa.us

  21. PENNVEST CONTACTS • PV Region 1 – Dave Henning 717-783- 4490; dahenning@pa.gov Northwest and North Central Pennsylvania • PV Region 2 – Larry Gasparato 717-783-6673; lgasparato@pa.gov Southwest Pennsylvania • PV Region 3 – Tess Schlupp 717-783-8618; tschlupp@pa.gov South Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania • PV Region 4 – Rebecca Kennedy 717-783-4493; rebkennedy@pa.gov Northeastern Pennsylvania

  22. PENNVEST Website http://www.pennvest.state.pa.us

  23. Questions or Follow-up? Brion Johnson: 717-783-6798 bjohnson@pa.gov PENNVEST in general: www.pennvest.state.pa.us To find a Project Specialist by county, go to the homepage of our website and click on the “Regional Assistance” link under the map on the left-hand side.

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