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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | May 28, 2013 08:51 AM |
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| From: | Representative Michael K. Hanna |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Legislation Regarding Small Projects in Floodways |
| In the near future, I plan on introducing legislation that would provide for application fees for the construction of small structures located in floodways. In February 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection revised its application fees for general permits and water obstruction and encroachment permits removing the $100 small project fee. Current DEP fees for water obstruction and encroachment permits begin at $1,750. In addition, depending upon the project, temporary or permanent disturbance fees are added to the base fee. A temporary disturbance fee is $4,000 per acre (or $400 per .10 acre). The permanent fee is $8,000 per acre (or $800 per .10 acre). I believe we must establish a more reasonable application fee for projects that create minimal land disturbance within a floodway. Homeowners, small businesses, and municipalities constructing a small structure in a floodway should not be subject to exorbitant increased fees which, at times, cost more than these small construction projects. My legislation would provide for a reasonable application fee more fitting of small projects. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alycia Laureti via e-mail at alaureti@pahouse.net or via phone at 772-2283. |
Introduced as HB1854