The fifth version of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Pennsylvania State Programmatic General Permit (PASPGP-5) for authorization of work in wetlands/waterways within portions of Pennsylvania became effective July 1, 2016.
This general permit operates in conjunction with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (PADEP) state regulatory program to protect the aquatic environment, while allowing for reasonable development.
Proposed projects either require Corps review to issue a permit, or a permit can be issued on the Corps’ behalf through PADEP.
Some of the changes from PASPGP-4 to the PASPGP-5 include:
PASPGP-5 will expire June 30, 2021.