PA DEP Stormwater Manual Published for Comment

F. X. Browne Inc. President Dr. Frank Browne, PE and the rest of the PA DEP Oversight Committee are pleased to report that DEP has published notice of a new draft of the Pennsylvania Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual. DEP has scheduled public meetings to answer questions and accept comments.

The purpose of the draft manual is to establish recommended guidance for stormwater management utilizing best management practices in Pennsylvania. The draft manual will provide the planning concepts and design standards to guide local and state governments, planners, land developers, contractors, and others involved with planning, designing, reviewing, approving, and constructing land development projects in meeting those needs. Water quality components composed of structural and non-structural techniques and technologies are emphasized and integrated into the draft manual. 

In an effort to coordinate stormwater management identified in the draft manual, DEP also will publish a draft Stormwater Management Model Ordinance at a later date. It is anticipated that the draft Stormwater Management Model Ordinance will be discussed at the public meetings. PA DEP will accept public comments on the draft manual until June 14. http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/watermgt/wc/Subjects/StormwaterManagement/BMP%20Manual/BMP%20Manual.htm