Pennsylvania SB174 establishes erosion and sediment control requirements for oil and gas activities.
Pennsylvania SB174, known as the Erosion and Sediment Control Act, mandates that projects involving oil and gas activities that disturb five or more acres must obtain a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection or a conservation district. The bill outlines a permit application process, including a requirement for a $500 administrative filing fee plus $100 per disturbed acre. It also sets time frames for permit review and issuance, with expedited processing for applications signed by licensed professionals.
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