Standard Operating Procedures

The following standard operating procedures have been developed by DEP's programs to assist with program-specific implementation of the Permit Review Process and Permit Decision Guarantee policy. Implementation of the standard operating procedures will ensure consistent procedures for reviewing permit applications across the department.

Standard Operating Procedures include:

An explanation of how the department will generally undertake the process that leads to the regulatory action of granting or denying applications.
Specific application requirements and review procedures by permit type and program.
Information on the specific statutes and regulations that require completeness review or technical review procedures other than those outlined in the policy.

Both DEP's and County Conservation Districts' roles are listed in the Permit Review Process. The standard operating procedures below are for those authorizations included in the Permit Decision Guarantee. Procedures for remaining department authorizations will be added as they become available.

Active and Abandoned Mine Operations

Bureau of Mining Programs SOPs can be found on this page.

Oil and Gas Management

Water Management

Clean Water

Safe Drinking Water

Waterways Engineering and Wetlands

Chapter 105 Dam Safety Program Review of Chapter 105 Environmental Assessment Review for Dam Related Activities (PDF)
Chapter 105 Dam Safety Program Review of Chapter 105 New Dam Permit (PDF)
Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Program Review of General Permits by Delegated County Conservation District Staff Only (PDF) Rev. Dec. 2018 / Jan.2019
Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Program Review of General Permits covered by Permit Decision Guarantee Policy (PDF) Rev. Dec. 2018 / Jan.2019
Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Program Review of Joint Permit Applications and Environmental Assessments (PDF) Rev. July 2013
Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Program Review of General Permits not covered by Permit Decision Guarantee Policy by Department Staff (PDF) Rev. Dec. 2018 / Jan.2019

Waste, Air, Radiation and Remediation