A State Programmatic General Permit (SPGP) is a type of permit that is administered by a state agency and designed to eliminate duplication of effort between Corps districts and states, as well as to make the permitting process more efficient with flexibility as to the geographic region covered and whether nationwide permits are revoked.

Because SPGPs are designed to continue to authorize certain activities previously covered by the Nationwide Permit (NWP) program, the Corps of Engineers has suspended many of the NWPs which are applicable to activities qualifying for SPGP authorization. The Corps' Regulatory process is streamlined and eliminates redundancy through joint administration and integration with state processes.

If a SPGP becomes void, enjoined, revoked, or removed from effect for any reason, the Corps will consider reissuance of some or all of the suspended NWPs.

State Programmatic General Permits (SPGPs) are issued by the District Engineer for a general category of activities when the following conditions are met:

• The activities are similar in nature and cause minimal environmental impact (both individually and cumulatively), and
• The regional permit reduces duplication of regulatory control by state and Federal agencies. 

Application Materials  

• PASPGP-4 application forms from the PADEP.   Apply to the PADEP for your permit, and if necessary, it will be forwarded to the Corps for review.
• PA Natural Diversity Index (PNDI) Search Form: Submit the required information to the appropriate DEP regional office or delegated County Conservation District prior to completing any DEP/Corps permit application.
• Bog Turtle Habitat Screening Form:  Submit the required information to the appropriate contact for your county, along with a completed PNDI form, for a bog turtle habitat sreening.
• USFWS Certified Bog Turtle Phase II Surveyors  Revised April 25, 2011.

   

Conservation Easements and Deed Restrictions

• PASPGP-4 Model Conservation Easement
• PASPGP-4 Model Deed Restriction
• Easement & Restriction Instructions 

   

Permit Documents

• Public Notice announcing the issuance of the Pennsylvania State Progrmamatic General Permit 4 for a period of five years, effective July 1, 2011.
  
  

New Jersey SPGP 17

 This general permit authorizes the construction of structures; performance of work and the discharge of dredged and fill material in substantially developed artificial tidal lagoons and their access channel. The terms "structure" and "work" are defined in Federal regulations contained in 33 CFR 322.2[b] & [c]. The terms “discharge of dredged material”, “fill material” and “discharge of fill material” are defined in Federal regulations contained in 33 CFR 323.2[d], [e] & [f]. “Substantially developed” artificial tidal lagoons are those where the surrounding lands are uplands and do not support wetlands other than a narrow band of fringe wetlands along the waterline. Lagoons are defined as artificially created linear waterways sometimes branched, ending in a dead end with no significant upland drainage. A natural waterway, which is altered by activities including, but not limited to, filling, channelizing, or bulkheading shall not be considered a lagoon. A bulkheaded boat slip shall not be considered a lagoon.

PROJECT LOCATION:

This general permit is applicable to Waters of the United States in the State of New Jersey located in substantially developed artificial tidal lagoons and their access channel within the geographic boundaries of both the Philadelphia District and the New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

New Jersey SPGP 19

Construction of proposed and maintenance of existing non-commercial piers, docks, gangway/ramps, stairs/ladders, mooring piles, boat lifts, breakwaters, the replacement of existing serviceable bulkheads and minor maintenance dredging of mooring slips. This general permit also authorizes the discharge of fill material between existing and proposed bulkheads as well as legalization of previously existing structures provided the structures meet all terms and conditions of this permit.

Navigable waters of the United States in the State of New Jersey. This general permit is applicable to navigable waters located within the geographic boundaries of both the Philadelphia District and the New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Delaware SPGP 18

This general permit authorizes the construction of structures, performance of work, and the discharge of dredged and fill material in substantially developed artificial tidal lagoons, and their access channels.  The terms "structure" and "work" are defined in Federal regulations contained in 33 CFR 322.2(b) & (c).  The terms "discharge of dredged material," "fill material," and "discharge of fill material" are defined in Federal regulations contained in 33 CFR 323.2(d), (e), and (f).  "Substantially developed" artificial tidal lagoons are those artificial tidal lagoosn at which the surrounding lands are uplands and do not support wetlands other than a narrow band of fringe wetlands along the waterline. Lagoons are defined as artificially created linear waterways, sometimes branched, terminating in a dead end with no significant upland drainage.  A natural waterway, which is altered by activities including, but not limited to, filling, channelizing, or bulkheading shall not be considered a lagoon.  A bulkheaded boat slip shall not be considrered a lagoon. 

PROJECT LOCATION: 

This general permit is applicable to navigable waters of the United States located in substantially developed artificial tidal lagoons and their access channels within the geographic boundaries of the State of Delaware. 

Delaware SPGP 20

Construction of new and the maintenance of existing non-commercial peires, docks, gangway/ramps, stairs/ladders, mooring piles, boat lifts, modular floating platforms for jet skis and larger vessels, breakwaters, and the replacement of existing serviceable bulkheads 

PROJECT LOCATION: 

This general permit is applicable to navigable waters of the United States located within the State of Delaware except as noted in the terms of authorization.