Guidance and Forms

DEP has published new guidance related to removing  or reducing the riparian buffers required by Individual NPDES permits in Special Protection Watersheds. 

E & S Plan Submittal Forms
E&S Plan Review Application
Small Project E&S plan
NPDES Application Forms
Permit Modules
PCSM Spreadsheet ( located on bottom of page this link directs you to)

District E&S Service Fee Schedule     

Other Forms
NPDES Transferee/Co-permittee form- 
Visual Site Inspection Report
Removal of Co-permittee Form
NPDES Notice of Termination Form
        Use appropriate form based on the date of permit issuance  

Instrument for Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants
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New Property Owner PCSM BMP Notification and Operation and Maintenance Agreement

Special Protection Watersheds Map for Columbia County  
Wild Trout Production Stream Map 
Columbia County Hydric Soils  
Prime and Important Farmlands
​Link to E&S Resource Page
Link to E&S Manual on DEP Website -
Link to E&S Manual Corrections on DEP website
Link to E&S and PSCM approved alternative BMPs
Link to Stormwater Manual on DEP website
Link to Columbia County Natural Areas Inventory
Link to Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations
Link to Chapter 105 - Dam Safety and Waterway Management Regulations
​Link to DEP's Construction Stormwater website


 FACT SHEETS AND GUIDES
Chapter 102 Erosion Potential Analysis
E&S Plan Template for Timber Operation

 Managed Release Concept (MRC) Guidance
  MRC Paper  
  FAQ
  Design Summary Sheet
  Design Examples