In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the management of water resources, particularly those involving impoundments, requires meticulous planning and regulatory oversight. The PFBC DD01 form serves as a critical tool in this process, providing a structured format for applicants wishing to draw off water from impoundments to submit their proposals for review. This joint evaluation by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Waterways Engineering ensures that any withdrawal aligns with environmental protection standards and adheres to 58 Pa. Code, §51.81 under PFBC Fishing and Boating Regulations. Applicants, including owners or lessees, are guided to furnish detailed information about the impoundment, the purpose of the water drawdown, and the methods employed. Furthermore, the form delves into the specifics of the drawdown, such as proposed dates, the area affected, and post-drawdown plans for the aquatic life potentially impacted. With requisite attachments like maps and additional DEP supplements for particular activities, the form facilitates a comprehensive review process, emphasizing the importance of planning and environmental stewardship in water resource management. The PFBC DD01 form exemplifies regulatory diligence, ensuring that activities affecting Pennsylvania’s water bodies are conducted responsibly and with due consideration for both environmental impact and public interest.
Question | Answer |
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Form Name | Form Pfbc Dd01 |
Form Length | 2 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
Other names | drawdown application and permit to draw off water from impoundments form |
PFBC DD01 |
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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APPLICATION TO DRAW OFF WATER FROM IMPOUNDMENTS
Submit one copy of the completed application to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Division of Environmental Services, 450 Robinson Lane, Bellefonte, PA 16823 Telephone (814)
This application will be reviewed jointly by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Waterways Engineering, and if acceptable, a permit will be issued under the PFBC Fishing and Boating Regulations, 58 Pa. Code, §51.81.
General Information
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Name of Applicant (owner or lessee): |
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(Note: If owner is not dam permittee, Transfer of Dam Permit is required; Please |
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Contractor/consultant name if conducting drawdown for permittee: |
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Address of Applicant: |
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Name of Impoundment: |
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ATTACH A MAP (USGS topo map, PennDOT County Highway or |
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equivalent map of a suitable scale to locate your impoundment) |
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Type of Impoundment (Check) |
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Name of receiving stream: (If unnamed, indicate “unnamed tributary to |
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Is the impoundment open to public fishing? (check) |
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Stocked by PFBC? (check) |
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Does the impoundment contain fish or other aquatic organisms? (check) |
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Specific draw down information |
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Proposed dates of draw down |
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10. Impoundment area (acres): |
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Maximum depth (feet): |
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Depth of drawdown: |
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(feet below normal pool) |
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11. Drawdown method – (check) |
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12.If fish are to be transferred, state: A. Destination water: B. Method of transfer:
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Purpose of drawdown |
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A. Construction, maintenance or elimination |
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B. Construction or maintenance |
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Dam or spillway repairs |
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Ice damage prevention or control |
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Dam, Spillway, or outfall structure |
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Install fish habitat structure or cover |
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repair/modification |
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Dredging – Indicate number of acres: |
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Other (explain) |
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Pond elimination and backfill |
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Construction or maint. of shoreline structures |
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C. Fish or other aquatic life management |
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Beach renovation |
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Eliminate unwanted fish species |
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*7. Dock Construction or Maintenance |
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Permit predation on overabundant forage species |
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*IMPORTANT: Complete DEP Supplement on |
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Aquatic vegetation control |
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reverse side if project purpose includes any of |
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Other (explain) |
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Applicant certification and signature
The applicant (a) is responsible for any damages incurred as a result of this drawdown.
(b) Certifies the truth of the above statements.
Applicant Signature: _________________________________________ Date: |
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Print Name: |
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PFBC DD01 |
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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APPLICATION TO DRAW OFF WATER FROM IMPOUNDMENTS
DEP SUPPLEMENT
Many activities related to reservoir drawdowns require separate DEP and/or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval(s) prior to beginning the activity(s). The information provided on or attached to this supplement will be used by the appropriate DEP office to process the necessary state and/or federal authorizations or to determine additional permitting requirements. Providing the information described on this form will allow DEP to complete this review and approval or screening procedure while the drawdown application is being processed.
Often, the applicant has already submitted documentation for the proposed activity to a DEP office. The applicant should still complete this supplement to the drawdown application, indicating what information was sent, and to which office.
The primary purpose of this supplement form is to simplify the submission, review, and approval of minor projects requiring written state or federal authorization. This form and the information attached are not intended to replace state and federal requirements for obtaining individual permits for major projects. The appropriate DEP office having jurisdiction over the proposed activity will generally provide the applicant with a request for additional information, the necessary authorization to proceed with the work, or a determination that an individual permit(s) is required.
Specific Project Information
The following information to be provided for each type of activity does not need to follow any particular format but should provide sufficient detail to allow DEP to establish appropriate jurisdiction, waiver or general permit eligibility, small project eligibility, appropriateness of authorization by letter, or the need for full state or federal permits.
Previously
Attached Submitted
Dam or Spillway Repairs
• Engineering plans & specs
• Color photos Dam or Spillway Modification
• Conceptual plan & scope of work
• Color Photos Dredging/Disposal of Accumulated Sediment
• Color photos
• Dredging plan
• Disposal plan Pond Elimination and Backfill
• Site plan & dimensions of dam & pond
• Drainage area
Previously
Attached Submitted
Construction or Maintenance of Bulkhead, Retaining Wall, or Other Shoreline Structures
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• Details Beach Renovation
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• Dock plan & design
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