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Borough engineer submits updated MS4 pollution-reduction plan and NPDES permit application

Old Forge Borough Council · June 3, 2025

Summary

David Lopatka told council the borough submitted its updated pollution-reduction plan (PRP) and NPDES permit application for the MS4 system to Pennsylvania DEP; he said the 30-day comment window closed and he addressed no comments before submitting.

Old Forge Borough's engineer reported the borough has submitted an updated MS4 pollution-reduction plan and the corresponding NPDES permit application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

"That period expired about a week and a half ago, and I subsequently addressed no comments because there weren't any, updated the report to that effect and have now submitted your NPDES permit application the PRP plan to DEP for review and ultimately a permit," David Lopatka told council. The submission marks a regulatory step for the borough's stormwater municipal separate storm sewer system and begins DEP's review process for permit renewal or modification.

Council did not debate the details at length during the work session; Lopatka will notify council if DEP issues comments or requires additional materials.

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