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PAG-01 NPDES General Permit (2022)

This course provides training on the PAG-01 NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Small Construction Activities, effective March 1, 2022. In this course DEP provides an overview of PAG-01; explains similarities and differences compared to the PAG-02 General Permit; describes the suite of PCSM BMPs available under PAG-01; addresses the NOI requirements for PAG-01; and provides an explanation of post-approval requirements.

Stormwater Basin Retrofitting
Produced by the Westmoreland Conservation District, this two-part video, discusses the design, assessment, retrofitting, and maintenance of stormwater basins.

How to Read and Use Site Plans and Maps
This course will teach you the basics of reading plans and maps associated with construction activities. The focus is on the components of plans which apply to Chapter 102, but other related information typical to civil engineering drawings is briefly explored as well.
Using the Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Spreadsheet
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed a PCSM Spreadsheet (“spreadsheet”) to facilitate calculations necessary for completing the stormwater analysis required by § 102.8(g) for PCSM Plans. The spreadsheet is intended to streamline PCSM calculations and help applicants demonstrate compliance with the regulations when a permit under Chapter 102 is required. This course provides step-by-step instructions for completing each section of the spreadsheet.
A Basic Introduction to Pervious Pavement

This course provides a basic introduction to pervious pavement. Topics discussed include the:

Rip Rap and Coarse Aggregate

This courses provides a introductory overview of the following,  physical characteristics of aggregate, aggregate mining, aggregate processing and gradation and aggregate end uses.  Special Thanks to Karl Kerchner for being the brains behind this course!!