Transcript Non-Point Source Funding 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
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
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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
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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
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PV Region 1 – Dave Henning
717-783- 4490; [email protected]
Northwest and North Central
Pennsylvania
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PV Region 2 – Larry Gasparato
717-783-6673; [email protected]
Southwest Pennsylvania
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PV Region 3 – Tess Schlupp
717-783-8618; [email protected]
South Central and Southeastern
Pennsylvania
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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.