ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

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ANNUAL 102-105 October 6-8, 2015 Ramada Inn and Conference Center State College, PA DAY 1: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6: Following check-in at the registration desk at the conference center lobby, everyone

The three tracks for Day 1 are Track 1 - AG Track Track 2 Brownfields, Landfills and Mitigation Banking Track 3 Linear Projects and Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads Day 1, Track 1 Ag Track 8:30-9:30

1 ANNUAL October 6-8, 2015 Ramada Inn and Conference Center State College, PA DAY 1: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6: Following check-in at the registration desk at the conference center lobby, everyone will attend a brief welcome session. Attendees will then follow the track that they indicated during online registration. The three tracks for Day 1 are Track 1 - AG Track Track 2 Brownfields, Landfills and Mitigation Banking Track 3 Linear Projects and Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads Day 1, Track 1 Ag Track 8:30-9:30 am Registration 9:30-10:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks 10:00-11:00 Ag Impaired Waters 11:00-11:15 Central Lobby 11:15-12:30 BMPs for Equine Operations 12:30-1:30 Atrium 1:30-2:45 Obtaining Plain Sect Cooperation 2:45-3:00 Central Lobby 3:00-3:30 Funding Opportunities 3:30-4:00 RTK Law and Public Notice/Participation 4:00-4:30 Biosecurity Adjourn 4:30 pm Ag Impaired Waters - Chapter 93 designation, monitoring, and delisting. BMPs for Equine Operations Horses 101 course overview, effective BMPs for equine operations, and the Environmental Friendly Farm Program. Obtaining Plain Sect Cooperation - Plain Sect outreach/partnering successes, communication nuances, compliance/enforcement lessons learned, promoting soil health/no-till, and overcoming government BMP funding hurdles. Funding Opportunities Currently available funding programs for BMP planning and implementation. RTK Law and Public Notice/Participation Legal refresher of PA Right to Know Law and public participation available under Article 1, Section 27 of PA Constitution. Biosecurity/Avian Influenza Update Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza update, biosecurity considerations, and mass mortality response O c t o b e r 6-8, A n n u a l M e e t i n g P a g e 1 o f 6

2 Day 1, Track 2 Brownfields, Landfills and Mitigation Banking Question Cards available at each session. Presenters from each track will be addressing 8:30-9:30 am Registration 9:30-10:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks 10:00-11:00 Management of Fill Policy 11:00-11:15 Central Lobby 11:15-12:30 Brownfields 12:30-1:30 Atrium 1:30-2:30 Landfills: Case Study 2:30-2:45 Central Lobby 2:45-3: 15 E&S Manual Brownfield Updates 3:15-4:00 Industry Perspective on Mitigation Banking 4:00-4:30 Adjourn 4:30 pm Management of Fill Policy This session will highlight changes between the old fill policy and the proposed new policy; discuss certification of clean fill and fill related issues. Some time may be spent discussing how to process permit applications with clean fill issues. Brownfields - Basic overview, importance of redevelopment, tools, and success stories Landfills: Case Study Case study of a landfill project, with emphasis on E&S control measures and overcoming challenges E&S Manual Brownfield Updates - This session will focus on BMPs typically used for Brownfield sites. Industry Perspective on Mitigation Banking Track 2 Speakers will answer selected questions on topics and issues that were discussed during the day. Be sure to complete and submit Question Cards at the end each session. O c t o b e r 6-8, A n n u a l M e e t i n g P a g e 2 o f 6

3 Day 1, Track 3 Linear Projects and Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads Question Cards available at each session. Presenters from each track will be addressing 8:30-9:30 am Registration 9:30-10:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks 10:00-11:00 Linear Projects; Electric Utilities 11:00-11:15 Central Lobby 11:15-12:30 PennDOT - Compliance Challenges, Innovative Approaches and Program Updates 12:30-1:30 Atrium 1:30-2:45 Linear Projects; Pipelines and ESCGPs for Pipelines 2:45-3:00 Central Lobby 3:00-3:30 DGLVR and 105 3:30-4:00 DGLVR and 102 4:00-4:30 Adjourn 4:30 pm Linear Projects, Electric Utilities PennDOT Compliance Challenges, Innovative Solutions and Program Updates This presentation will highlight common challenges the state highway agencies face in meeting 102 requirements and related guidelines and some of the innovative approaches that are being used to achieve regulatory compliance. Also discussed will be future policy changes related to maintenance of stormwater BMPs, status of PennDOT s MS4 permit and an update on the P3 program. Linear Projects, Pipelines and ESCGPs for Pipelines A discussion of coordination of pipeline projects with multi-counties/ regional offices. The presentation will discuss ATV traffic/perpetual disturbances within the ROW. Additionally, there will also be a brief discussion about stream crossings and buffers. DGLVR 102 and DGLVR 105 These sessions will focus on key aspects of the 102 and 105 programs that present challenges when dealing with road projects. Real world case examples will be used to discuss application of regulatory requirements. Track 3 Speakers will answer selected questions on topics and issues that were discussed during the day. Be sure to complete and submit Question Cards at the end each session END OF DAY 1 O c t o b e r 6-8, A n n u a l M e e t i n g P a g e 3 o f 6

4 DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7: One track is available during Day 2. Day 2 Chapter 102 Track Question Cards available at each session. Chapter 102 presenters will be addressing Registration 7:30-8:30 am 8:30-9:30 Program Updates 9:30-10:30 NOI Worksheet Workshop, Including PCSM Completeness Review 10:30-10:45 Central Lobby 10:45-12:00 NOI Worksheet Workshop - Continued 12:00-1:00 Atrium 1:00-2:00 Act 162 2:00-3:00 BMP Updates 3:00-3:15 3:15-4:15 NOT Compliance 4:15-4:45 Adjourn 4:45 pm Chapter 102 Program Updates - This session will address key updates in the 102 program over the last year. Materials and updates to the administrative program manual will also be made at this time. NOI Workshop, Including PCSM Completeness Review - A discussion of an accurately completed NOI. Additionally, there will be a walkthrough of a PSCM Completeness review for nondelegated district. This session will be hands on. Act This session will focus on Act 162 and the changes that it created in the riparian buffer requirements in Equivalency demonstrations and offsetting, waivers, and frequently asked questions will be addressed. Real-world case studies will be used as demonstration tools BMP Updates - This session will focus on ESPC BMPs and PCSM BMPs which were approved after the ESPC Manual and PCSM Manual was approved. Key changes to sediment basins currently in the ESPC Manual will be reviewed and the approval process for new BMPs will also be discussed. NOT Compliance Case study of a residential subdivision, with emphasis on the importance of NOT compliance and instrument filing, actions taken and lessons learned Chapter 102 Speakers will answer selected questions on topics and issues that were discussed during the day. Be sure to complete and submit Question Cards at the end each session END OF DAY 2 O c t o b e r 6-8, A n n u a l M e e t i n g P a g e 4 o f 6

5 DAY 3: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8: Check-in at the registration desk in the lobby before going to one of two tracks. The morning only track will cover topics pertinent to both Chapter 102 and Chapter 105. A full day session will focus on Chapter 105. Day 3, Track 1 Chapter Track (Morning) Question Cards available at each session. Chapter 102 presenters will be addressing Registration 7:30-8:30 am 8:30-9:15 Records Retention Policy 9:15-10:15 PNDI 10:15-10:30 10:30-11:00 Authorizing Third Party Impacts to Existing Commonwealth Built Flood Control Projects 11:00-12:00 Delegation Agreements and ROMs 12:00-1:00 Lunch Records Retention Policy This session will provide an overview of the records retention policies. PNDI Introduction and overview of the new PNDI tool, including feedback and discussion. Program clarification on the applicability of PNDI as it relates to the May 13, 2013 PNDI Policy Authorizing Third Party Impacts to Existing Commonwealth Built Flood Control Projects - Delegation Agreements Provides an overview of the history of the agreements; changes made from the existing agreements; and a review of the required output measures and responsibilities of the Districts and Department Regional Offices and Central Office. After Lunch - Follow 105 Track O c t o b e r 6-8, A n n u a l M e e t i n g P a g e 5 o f 6

6 Day 3, Track 2 Chapter 105 Question Cards available at each session. Chapter 102 presenters will be addressing Registration 7:30-8:30 am 8:30-9:00 GP Reporting: Updates, Numbers, Lessons Learned and Room for Improvement 9:00-10:15 PASPGP-5 10:15-10:30 10:30-11:00 Chapter 105 Administrative Program Manual for Processing General Permits 11:00-11 :30 Basic SLLA Operations 11:30-12:00 SLLA / 105 General Permit & Joint Owner Transfers 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:30 Chapter 105 Administrative Program Manual for Processing General Permits 1:30-2: Compensatory Mitigation 2:15-2:30 2:30-3 : Compensatory Mitigation (continued) 3 :00-3:30 Adjourn 3:30 pm GP Reporting Updates, numbers, lessons learned and room for improvement. PASPGP-5 This session will provide an update on the progress made on the coordinated efforts for PASPGP- 5. Administrative Manual This session will provide a brief overview of the organization of the Chapter 105 Administrative Manual Basic SLLA Operations Overview of procedures for submitting, reviewing, and processing Submerged Lands License Agreement applications as part of General Permit packages SLLA Transfers and Amendments This session will provide an overview and procedures for SLLA transfers and amendments 105 Compensatory Mitigation A broad update on the status of compensation banking projects, draft technical guidance and program development grant efforts will be provided. More detailed information will be presented concerning changes in review of banking project applications, impact types (direct vs. indirect), function based compensation examples, etc. Chapter 105 Speakers - Speakers will answer selected questions on topics and issues that were discussed during the day. Be sure to complete and submit Question Cards at the end each session END OF DAY 3 MEETING ADJOURNS O c t o b e r 6-8, A n n u a l M e e t i n g P a g e 6 o f 6

Wetland. Streams. Floodplains

Wetland. Streams. Floodplains COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BUREAU OF WATERWAYS ENGINEERING AND WETLANDS CHAPTER 105 FEE(S) CALCULATION WORKSHEET Additional information can be found at 25 PA Code