Non-Point Source Funding Program
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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
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
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
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
Towamencin Township –
Fischer’s Park
Treat Stormwater
Run-off for:
85% Suspended
Solids
85% Phosphorus
30% nitrates
Towamencin Township –
Fischer’s Park
$281,964
35,910 square feet
of pervious paving
Infiltration Bed
Store 9,170 cubic
feet of storm water
OhioPyle –
Green Infrastructure Project
Reduce Inflow and
infiltration
Eliminate Hydraulic
Overloads at WW
Plant
Remove storm water
during peak flows
OhioPyle
Green Infrastructure Project
$1,312,718
22,000 square feet
of pervious paving
Rain Barrels
2 cisterns
curbing
Lewisburg / East Buffalo Township /
Kelly Township – Multi-Generation Park
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
Eligible Applicants
Municipalities
Municipal Authorities
County Conservation Districts
Watershed Organizations
Nonprofit Organizations
Other Private Entities
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.
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
PADEP carries out project
analysis
Water Quality
Compliance
Planning
Benefit-to-cost
Safety
40%
10%
25%
20%
5%
Funding Summary
• Projects Approved:
• 3,159
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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
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)
https://www.act13-reporting.puc.pa.gov/Modules/PublicReporting/Overview.aspx
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.
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
PENNVEST CONTACTS
PV Region 1 – Dave Henning
717-783- 4490; [email protected]
Northwest and North Central
Pennsylvania
PV Region 2 – Larry Gasparato
717-783-6673; [email protected]
Southwest Pennsylvania
PV Region 3 – Tess Schlupp
717-783-8618; [email protected]
South Central and Southeastern
Pennsylvania
PV Region 4 – Rebecca Kennedy
717-783-4493; [email protected]
Northeastern Pennsylvania
PENNVEST Website
http://www.pennvest.state.pa.us
Questions or Follow-up?
Brion Johnson:
717-783-6798
[email protected]
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.