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<br />APPENDIX B <br />STATE FLOODWAY REGULATIONS <br /> <br />PENNSYlVANIA <br /> <br />The Pennsylvania Departme"t of Environmental Resources, I <br />Dams and Waterway Management maintains jurisdiction over an <br />tions, existing and proposed, within any identified floodway are, <br />floodways are not identified, DER's jurisdiction extends SO feet land <br />the top-of-bank of any watercourse. <br /> <br />Anyone wishing to place a structure, fill, or any other obstructi( <br />areas must obtain a state water obstruction permit. Applicants must <br />and submit an application form along with all necessary technical in <br />to the DER. Application fees start at $50. For a copy of the applica <br />regulations and any further information contact: <br /> <br />PA Department of Environmental Resources <br />Bureau of Dams and Waterway Management <br />P.O. Box 2357 <br />Harrisburg, Pa. 17120 <br />717-787-6826 <br /> <br />DER recognizes the NFIP floodway surcharge limit and regulati <br />plications are reviewed for measurable impacts on flood heights. Am <br />things, DER must review water obstruction applications in relatio <br />consistency with local floodplain management regulations. Appl <br />required by law to notify municipalities of their pending applicatio <br />to ensure that municipalities are made aware of proposed floodway <br />and to afford the opportunity for communities to address the ql <br />consistency. <br /> <br />The complete set of Water Obstructions and Encroachments I <br />Regulations are contained in Title 25, Chapter 1 OS ofthe Pa. Code. I <br />to floodway areas, the DER has jurisdiction over selected activities tl <br />floodplain areas. These regulations are found in Chapter 106 of th <br /> <br />24 <br />