Philadelphia requires Erosion and Sediment Control plans approved by PWD and Philadelphia Conservation District for earth disturbances of 5,000+ sq ft, per PA Chapter 102.
Per 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102 and PWD regulations, any earth disturbance of 5,000 sq ft or more requires an approved E&S Control plan. Disturbances of 1+ acre require NPDES PAG-02 construction permit. Philadelphia Conservation District reviews plans. BMPs: silt fence, inlet protection, stabilized construction entrance.
Unpermitted disturbance: 1,000-25,000 dollars per day under PA Clean Streams Law. PWD stop-work orders.
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