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VT DEC Stormwater Section How to Apply for Orphan Stormwater Systems Financial Assistance

VT DEC Stormwater Section How to Apply for Orphan Stormwater Systems Financial Assistance. What is an Orphan Stormwater System? The Purpose of the Orphans Program The Grant Application How to Apply for the Grant A Successful Grant Application. What is an Orphan Stormwater System?.

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VT DEC Stormwater Section How to Apply for Orphan Stormwater Systems Financial Assistance

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  1. VT DEC Stormwater SectionHow to Apply for Orphan Stormwater Systems Financial Assistance • What is an Orphan Stormwater System? • The Purpose of the Orphans Program • The Grant Application • How to Apply for the Grant • A Successful Grant Application

  2. What is an Orphan Stormwater System? • Stormwater infrastructure that is tied to an expired permit • Serves a residential subdivision • Discharges to a water body unimpaired by stormwater runoff • There is no responsible party for the system

  3. The Purpose of the Orphans Program • Prevent Title Encumbrance • Make it “easy” for subdivisions obtain coverage under the stormwater renewal permit (GP 3-9010) • Promote and maintain biological integrity of streams receiving stormwater Stream receiving stormwater.

  4. The Grant Application • Homeowners need only to request the cooperation of their town or municipality • The subdivision’ s town will fill out the application • In order to receive a grant, the town agrees to be responsible for the subdivision’s stormwater system A stormwater pond after an early fall snow.

  5. How to Apply for the Grant • Interested residents must contact their town officials. • The town decides to apply for the grant as either the Sole Permitteeor • as a Co-permittee with the subdivision’s Homeowner’s Association • The town completes and submits the Orphan Stormwater Systems Financial Assistance Application. • Copies of expired stormwater permits and application materials are available online. Additional information about the subdivision may be available by contacting the Stormwater Section at 802.241.4320

  6. A Successful Grant Application • A successful grant application is: • completed by the town on behalf of the subdivision. • Follows the application checklist • Has an accurate cost breakdown • Grants are awarded to the town on behalf of the subdivisions. Questions or Concerns? Please read the Frequently Asked Questions on the Orphan Stormwater Systems webpage or contact Sarah at Sarah.Sanders@state.vt.us or Jim at Jim.Pease@state.vt.us

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