Nonpoint Source (NPS) Nonpoint Source (NPS) ProgramProgram

PENNVEST Funding For:PENNVEST Funding For:

Non-Point Source Pollution ProjectsNon-Point Source Pollution Projects

Brion Johnson, Deputy Executive DirectorBrion Johnson, Deputy Executive Director

Categories of NPS pollution Categories of NPS pollution projects projects

AgricultureAgriculture Urban RunoffUrban Runoff Abandoned Abandoned

Mine DrainageMine Drainage BrownfieldsBrownfields

Green Green InfrastructureProjectsInfrastructureProjects

Examples of eligible green infrastructure Examples of eligible green infrastructure

Installation of porous pavement, green roofs and other Installation of porous pavement, green roofs and other approaches to managing wet weather run-offapproaches to managing wet weather run-off

Street tree and urban forestry programsStreet tree and urban forestry programs Installation of riparian buffers and wetlandsInstallation of riparian buffers and wetlands Downspout disconnection programs to eliminate storm water from Downspout disconnection programs to eliminate storm water from

combined sewer systemscombined sewer systems Installation of water metersInstallation of water meters Purchase of leak detection equipmentPurchase of leak detection equipment Energy efficiency – retrofits and upgrades to pumps and treatment Energy efficiency – retrofits and upgrades to pumps and treatment

processesprocesses Installation of water efficient fixtures, fittings, equipment and Installation of water efficient fixtures, fittings, equipment and

appliancesappliances

Types of Specific Types of Specific Practices Practices

Agricultural BMPs: BMPs in NRCS Technical ManualAgricultural BMPs: BMPs in NRCS Technical Manual

Urban Runoff: BMPs in DEP Stormwater Best Urban Runoff: BMPs in DEP Stormwater Best Practice Manual (Limited to “Developed” areas Practice Manual (Limited to “Developed” areas identified in County Comprehensive Plan)identified in County Comprehensive Plan)

AMD & Brownfields: Specific lists of BMPs in the AMD & Brownfields: Specific lists of BMPs in the Preliminary Program Design manualPreliminary Program Design manual

Non-Point Source in Non-Point Source in ParksParks

Low Impact Storm Water StrategiesLow Impact Storm Water Strategies Best Management Practices Best Management Practices

Pervious Asphalt Pervious Asphalt Bio retention/Rain GardensBio retention/Rain Gardens Emergent PlantingsEmergent Plantings Tree PlantingsTree Plantings Erosion and Sedimentation Control Erosion and Sedimentation Control

Towamencin Township – Towamencin Township – Fischer’s ParkFischer’s Park

Treat Stormwater Treat Stormwater Run-off for:Run-off for: 85% Suspended 85% Suspended

SolidsSolids 85% Phosphorus85% Phosphorus 30% nitrates30% nitrates

Towamencin Township – Towamencin Township – Fischer’s Park Fischer’s Park

$281,964$281,964 35,910 square feet 35,910 square feet

of pervious paving of pervious paving Infiltration BedInfiltration Bed Store 9,170 cubic Store 9,170 cubic

feet of storm waterfeet of storm water

OhioPyle – OhioPyle – Green Infrastructure ProjectGreen Infrastructure Project

Reduce Inflow and Reduce Inflow and infiltrationinfiltration

Eliminate Hydraulic Eliminate Hydraulic Overloads at WW Overloads at WW PlantPlant

Remove storm water Remove storm water during peak flowsduring peak flows

OhioPyleOhioPyleGreen Infrastructure ProjectGreen Infrastructure Project

$1,312,718$1,312,718 22,000 square feet 22,000 square feet

of pervious pavingof pervious paving Rain BarrelsRain Barrels 2 cisterns 2 cisterns curbingcurbing

Lewisburg / East Buffalo Township / Kelly Township – Multi-Generation Park

Nutrient Trading Nutrient Trading Nitrogen and Phosphorus CreditsNitrogen and Phosphorus Credits

Chesapeake Bay Only Chesapeake Bay Only Determined by DEP based upon water Determined by DEP based upon water

quality impactsquality impacts Auctions Conducted by PENNVESTAuctions Conducted by PENNVEST

Value determined by auction processValue determined by auction process PENNVEST Provides security to both buyer PENNVEST Provides security to both buyer

and seller and seller

Eligible ApplicantsEligible Applicants

MunicipalitiesMunicipalities Municipal AuthoritiesMunicipal Authorities County Conservation DistrictsCounty Conservation Districts Watershed OrganizationsWatershed Organizations Nonprofit OrganizationsNonprofit Organizations Other Private Entities Other Private Entities

Partnering with state Partnering with state agenciesagencies

PENNVEST has a history of working with PENNVEST has a history of working with other state and local entities to maximize other state and local entities to maximize resources and improve water quality.resources and improve water quality.

DCNR, DEP, and DCED are a strong DCNR, DEP, and DCED are a strong partner in the development of traditional partner in the development of traditional and alternative solutions to water quality and alternative solutions to water quality issues impacting local communities.issues impacting local communities.

Technical requirementsTechnical requirements Design completion

Identified problem with alternatives that have been analyzed – Identified problem with alternatives that have been analyzed – so that it is clear that the proposed project is the best use of so that it is clear that the proposed project is the best use of funds and funds and will workwill work!!

Site specific plans – consult with PENNVEST and PADEP for Site specific plans – consult with PENNVEST and PADEP for what is appropriate for various types of projectswhat is appropriate for various types of projects

Plan and profile drawingsPlan and profile drawings Clear description of WHAT is being done and HOW.Clear description of WHAT is being done and HOW.

Implementation plan Clear construction scheduleClear construction schedule Permits in hand before applicationPermits in hand before application Plans for inspections during and after constructionPlans for inspections during and after construction Operation and maintenance provisionsOperation and maintenance provisions

Environmental review Requirements vary – consult with PADEPRequirements vary – consult with PADEP

PADEP carries out project PADEP carries out project analysisanalysis

Water Quality Water Quality 40%40% Compliance Compliance 10%10% PlanningPlanning 25%25% Benefit-to-costBenefit-to-cost 20%20% SafetySafety 5% 5%

Funding SummaryFunding Summary• Projects Approved:Projects Approved:

• 3,1593,159

• 976 Drinking Water976 Drinking Water• 1,480 Waste Water1,480 Waste Water• 15 Brownfield15 Brownfield• 3 Acid Mine Drainage3 Acid Mine Drainage• 115 Storm Water115 Storm Water• 468 On-Lot468 On-Lot• 102 Non Point Source102 Non Point Source

• Total Funding approved to Date:Total Funding approved to Date:• $7.1 Billion$7.1 Billion

Projected Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Projected Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Funding BudgetFunding Budget(and beyond?)(and beyond?)

Total: $335 millionTotal: $335 million Loans: $300 million Loans: $300 million Grants: $35.4 million Grants: $35.4 million

Growing Greener Growing Greener Federal SRF’sFederal SRF’s Marcellus impact fee (Act 13) Marcellus impact fee (Act 13) Minerals extraction royalties (Act 147) Minerals extraction royalties (Act 147)

https://www.act13-reporting.puc.pa.gov/Modules/PublicReporting/https://www.act13-reporting.puc.pa.gov/Modules/PublicReporting/Overview.aspxOverview.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 applyHow to apply

Contact the PENNVEST Project Contact the PENNVEST Project Specialist for your area of the stateSpecialist for your area of the state

Participate in a planning consultation Participate in a planning consultation meeting with PENNVEST and DEPmeeting with PENNVEST and DEP

Submit application through PENNVEST Submit application through PENNVEST website: www.pennvest.state.pa.uswebsite: www.pennvest.state.pa.us

PENNVEST CONTACTSPENNVEST CONTACTS

PV Region 1PV Region 1 – Dave Henning – Dave Henning 717-783- 4490; dahenning@pa.gov717-783- 4490; dahenning@pa.gov Northwest and North Central Northwest and North Central

PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

PV Region 2PV Region 2 – Larry Gasparato – Larry Gasparato 717-783-6673; lgasparato@pa.gov 717-783-6673; lgasparato@pa.gov Southwest PennsylvaniaSouthwest Pennsylvania

PV Region 3PV Region 3 – Tess Schlupp – Tess Schlupp 717-783-8618; tschlupp@pa.gov717-783-8618; tschlupp@pa.gov South Central and Southeastern South Central and Southeastern

PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

PV Region 4PV Region 4 – Rebecca Kennedy – Rebecca Kennedy 717-783-4493; rebkennedy@pa.gov717-783-4493; rebkennedy@pa.gov Northeastern PennsylvaniaNortheastern Pennsylvania

PENNVEST WebsitePENNVEST Websitehttp://www.pennvest.state.pa.us

Questions or Follow-up?Questions or Follow-up?

Brion Johnson: Brion Johnson: 717-783-6798717-783-6798 bjohnson@pa.govbjohnson@pa.gov

PENNVEST in general: www.pennvest.state.pa.usPENNVEST in general: www.pennvest.state.pa.us

To find a Project Specialist by county, go to the To find a Project Specialist by county, go to the homepage of our website and click on the “Regional homepage of our website and click on the “Regional Assistance” link under the map on the left-hand side.Assistance” link under the map on the left-hand side.