Pennsylvania HB1208 amends the Clean Streams Law to allow certain construction sites to waive NPDES permit requirements.

Pennsylvania HB1208 amends the Clean Streams Law to allow construction sites that disturb between one and five acres to apply for a waiver of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements. This waiver applies to storm water discharges. The bill also empowers political subdivisions to issue bonds for pollution abatement projects and provides additional remedies for water pollution enforcement. The changes will take effect 60 days after the act's passage.

Pennsylvania HB1208 amends the Clean Streams Law to allow certain construction sites to waive NPDES permit requirements.

Pennsylvania HB1208 amends the Clean Streams Law to allow construction sites that disturb between one and five acres to apply for a waiver of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements. This waiver applies to storm water discharges. The bill also empowers political subdivisions to issue bonds for pollution abatement projects and provides additional remedies for water pollution enforcement. The changes will take effect 60 days after the act's passage.