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1 CHAPTER 1 WORKBOOK ANSWER KEY EXERCISE 1-1: Act 537 Declaration of Policy (1) implementation, plans (2) administration, local (3) prevent, pollution (4) uniform standards (5) technical competency (6) best, technology (7) rights, citizens (1), (2), (3), (5), and (7) should be circled Page 1 of 1 #613 Planning Basics Chapter 1 Answer Key

2 CHAPTER 2 WORKBOOK ANSWER KEY EXERCISE 2-1: Official vs. Comprehensive Plans 1) addresses 2) comprehensive 3) 537 4) requires 5) 247 6) optional 7) support EXERCISE 2-2: Official Plan Approval (a) alternatives, prior (b) request, comments, 60 (c) newspaper, description, planning area, 30 (d) schedule, phases, sources, financing (e) conflict, resolve, inconsistencies (f) resolution, implement, time limits Page 1 of 1 Planning Basics Chapter 2 Answer Key

3 CHAPTER 3 WORKBOOK ANSWER KEY EXERCISE 3-1: Chapter Review 1) DEP, application mailer 2) subdivision, DEP 3) Component 1, Component 2, Component 3s 4) exemption 5) suitable, unsuitable 6) delegated local agency 7) Component 1 8) exemption Page 1 of 1 #613 Planning Basics Chapter 3 Answer Key

4 CHAPTER 4 WORKBOOK ANSWER KEY EXERCISE 4-1: Criteria for Component 1 1) single-family 2) 10 3) generally suitable 4) ) consistent EXERCISE 4-2: Terminology for Counting Lots for Planning Modules 1) lot 2) residual tract EXERCISE 4-3: Planning Using A Component 1 SCENARIO #1 1) Yes. A subdivision is being proposed. 2) Yes. 3) 10 Number of Lots Being Proposed 9 Add Residual Land Parcel/Lot 1 Add Number of Previous Lots 0 (Developed from present/parent tract as it appeared on May 15, 1972) 4) Yes Total Number of Lots = Page 1 of 5 #613 Planning Basics Chapter 4 Answer Key

5 5) Yes. The total number of lots created since May 15, 1972, adds up to 10, and they are all detached single-family homes served by onlot sewage systems. Additional Explanation: The lot subdivided in 1968 is not included in counting lots because it was subdivided before May 15, The "parent tract" is the term used to describe how the property looked as of May 15, In this scenario, the parent tract is the 45-acre tract containing the farmhouse. Count the lots currently proposed to be subdivided (9) and then add the residual tract of land remaining from the currently proposed subdivision (1 lot). SCENARIO #2 1) Yes. A subdivision is being proposed. 2) No. The total number of lots created since 1972, including the proposed new lots and the residual land, adds up to 11 lots. A Component 1 may only be used if the total number of lots equals 10 or fewer and meets the other criteria. Number of Lots Being Proposed 6 Add Residual Land Parcel/Lot 1 Add Number of Previous Lots 4 (Developed from present/parent tract as it appeared on May 15, 1972) Total Number of Lots = 11 SCENARIO #3 1) Yes. A subdivision is being proposed. 2) No. To qualify for a Component 1, the subdivision must be for a detached singlefamily residence. The duplex (multi-family) and commercial facilities proposed in this scenario do not qualify for a Component Page 2 of 5 #613 Planning Basics Chapter 4 Answer Key

6 SCENARIO #4 1) Yes. A subdivision is being proposed. 2) No. Although the total number of lots subdivided since 1972 adds up to 10, the total number of lots on the farmstead, including the acreage from the lots subdivided in 1971, uses up 27.5 acres of the original 50-acre parent tract. This leaves 22.5 acres of residual land. When the residual land (1 lot) is added to the proposed lots (5) and subdivided lots since 1972 (5), the combined number of lots adds up to 11. Therefore, this scenario would not meet the criteria for a Component 1. Number of Lots Being Proposed 5 Add Residual Land Parcel/Lot 1 Add Number of Previous Lots 5 (Developed from present/parent tract as it appeared on May 15, 1972) Total Number of Lots = 11 SCENARIO #5 1) Yes. Using the definitions of a lot and a subdivision, it can be determined that the proposed building site would create two building sites on one lot, which would be considered a subdivision. Therefore, planning is required under this scenario even if there is no physical subdivision of land. 2) Yes. Even though the land is not being officially subdivided, the landowner would complete a Component 1 because the total number of lots would be 9, and the proposal meets all of the other criteria for a Component 1. Number of Lots Being Proposed 1* Add Residual Land Parcel/Lot 1 Add Number of Previous Lots 7 (Developed from present/parent tract as it appeared on May 15, 1972) Total Number of Lots = 9 * For the purposes of counting lots for a Component 1, the residual land counts as one lot and the new-detached single-family dwelling on the same lot counts as another Page 3 of 5 #613 Planning Basics Chapter 4 Answer Key

7 SCENARIO #6 1) Yes. Using the definitions of a lot and a subdivision, it can be determined that the proposed building site would create two building sites on one lot, which would be considered a subdivision. Therefore, planning is required under this scenario even if there is no physical subdivision of land. 2) No. Eleven lots do not meet the criteria for a Component 1. Number of Lots Being Proposed 1* Add Residual Land Parcel/Lot 1 Add Number of Previous Lots 9 (Developed from present/parent tract as it appeared on May 15, 1972) Total Number of Lots = 11 * For the purposes of counting lots for a Component 1, the residual land counts as one lot and the new-detached single-family dwelling on the same lot counts as another. SCENARIO #7 1) No. The lot was originally planned for a detached single-family dwelling. Therefore, regardless of the size of the proposed system, no additional planning is needed. The homeowner can begin the site testing and evaluation process to obtain a permit to install an onlot sewage system. 2) Not applicable. A Component 1 was previously completed in No further planning required. SCENARIO #8 1) Yes. The change in use from a detached single-family home to a commercial facility is a newly discovered fact. Therefore, planning is required. 2) No. A commercial facility does not qualify for a Component 1. SCENARIO #9 1) Yes. The increase in flow is 400 gpd and the total anticipated flow is 800 gpd. The increase in flow and the anticipated flow trigger planning. 2) No. The structure in now considered a multi-family dwelling and does not qualify for a Component Page 4 of 5 #613 Planning Basics Chapter 4 Answer Key

8 EXERCISE 4-4: Sample Component 1 Kathy Miles 1) The Component 1 was used for the Miles project because the subdivision proposal called for detached single-family dwellings with onlot systems on fewer than 10 lots. In this case, two new lots are proposed, and three lots were subdivided from the original May 15, 1972, parent tract in On the plot plan these three lots are labeled as Lot #1, Lot #2, and Lot #3. Lot #4 and Lot #5 are the two new proposed lots. The vacant residue land left over from the currently proposed subdivision will count as a lot, even though it is not proposed to be developed at this time. Number of Lots Being Proposed 2 Add Residual Land Parcel/Lot 1 Add Number of Previous Lots 3 (Developed from present/parent tract as it appeared on May 15, 1972) Total Number of Lots = 6 2) A) Section G: Sign all site testing documents B) Section H: Check off the following: 1) H1. Is generally suitable for onlot disposal. 2) H2. Nothing to check. 3) H3. Check all boxes Page 5 of 5 #613 Planning Basics Chapter 4 Answer Key

9 CHAPTER 5 WORKBOOK ANSWER KEY EXERCISE 5-1: Planning Using a Component 2 Scenario #1: 1) Yes. Land is being subdivided that will generate new sewage flow. 2) Yes, because the total number of lots subdivided from the parent tract of land since May 15, 1972, adds up to 12 lots. Remember that a Component 1 may only be used for development of detached single family homes if the total of the proposed lots, the residual land, and all existing lots created since this 1972 date does not exceed 10 lots. Scenario #2: 1) Yes. Land is being subdivided that will generate new sewage flow. 2) Yes. The subdivision is proposed for commercial facilities. Even though this scenario involves fewer than 10 lots, a Component 1 cannot be used for commercial facilities. Scenario #3: 1) Yes. This project is a three lot equivalent subdivision. Because the sewage flow from the structure is greater than 800 gpd, planning is required. There is no physical subdivision of the property. However, the sewage flow for the restaurant is 1,200 gpd, which makes the lot a three lot equivalent subdivision. The flow from the structure on the lot is equal to three single family homes (400 gpd x 3 = 1,200 gpd). 2) Yes. The restaurant is a commercial facility Page 1 of 5 Chapter 5 Answer Key

10 Scenario #4: 1) Yes. The municipality s official plan is currently inadequate. A retaining tank (holding tank) is being proposed for new land development. 2) Yes, because a retaining tank (holding tank) is proposed. Scenario #5: 1) Yes. Planning is required due to changed facts, one of the triggers for planning. The planning completed for the prior Component 1 was for detached singlefamily homes, and a bike shop is considered a commercial facility. In addition, the fact that the bike shop lot will have an estimated sewage flow of 800 gpd will also require sewage facilities planning. 2) Yes. Onlot sewage facilities are being proposed for a commercial facility. Scenario #6: 1) No. The lot was planned for 1,200 gpd, and the proposed structureʹs estimated sewage flow is 900 gpd. Adequate planning was completed for the proposed sewage flow. 2) NA Scenario #7: 1) Yes, due to changed facts, one of the triggers for planning. A school with 100 students and employees would have an estimated sewage flow of 2,000 gpd, which is a five lot equivalent subdivision. The lot is proposed to have in increase in sewage flow of 1,200 gpd from the previously approved two lot equivalent subdivision (800 gpd) to the newly proposed five lot equivalent subdivision (2,000 gpd). If the increase in sewage flow is equal to or greater than 400 gpd and the total estimated flow is 800 gpd or more, planning is required. 2) Yes. Onlot sewage facilities are being proposed for an institutional facility Page 2 of 5 Chapter 5 Answer Key

11 Scenario #8: 1) No. Planning under the Component 2 in 1989 was approved for a three lot equivalent subdivision (1,200 gpd), and the proposed store would be a two lot equivalent subdivision (800 gpd). 2) NA EXERCISE 5-2: Local Agency SEO's Role in a Component 2 1) G General Site Suitability 2) H Sewage Enforcement Officer Action 3) P False Swearing Statement EXERCISE 5-3: Local Agency SEO's Responsibilities Related to A Component 2 1) a. G Verifying the general site suitability of a site for onlot disposal of sewage. b. H The local agency SEO s signature and certification number are required at the end of this section. 1. Confirming whether soils testing reveals if a site is generally suitable, marginal, or not suitable for onlot sewage, or whether a site cannot be evaluated because of insufficient soil testing. 2. Verifying whether marginal conditions exist on a site. A site is considered marginal for onlot systems if one or more of the following conditions exist: soils profile examinations that document areas of suitable soils intermixed with areas of unsuitable soils site evaluation that documents soils generally suitable for elevated sand mounds with some potential lots with slopes over 12 percent site evaluation that documents soils generally suitable for inground systems with some potential slopes in excess of 20 percent lot density of more than 1 residential dwelling/acre Page 3 of 5 Chapter 5 Answer Key

12 3. Inspecting an existing onlot sewage system, if one is present on a residual tract, and signing off on whether or not the system can meet the long term needs of the existing building and its site. c. P Completing the false wearing statement if the local agency SEO performed the soil tests and field evaluations under Section G (General Site Suitability). 2) DEP, 10 3) The local agency SEO will give the module form to the municipality for further review and action. EXERCISE 5-4: Component 2 Sample John Shiffler 1) The John Shiffler subdivision total of 11 lots requires a Component 2 module submission. The number 11 is the correct total lot numeration even though the currently proposed subdivision calls for a subdivision of only two lots. Eight lots were previously subdivided after May 15, 1972, and the residue land counts as one lot, so the addition of the two proposed lots brings the total lots to11. To Determine the Total Number of Lots: Number of Lots Being Proposed 2 Add Residual Land Parcel/Lot + 1 Add Number of Previous Lots = 8 (Developed from present/parent tract as it appeared on May 15, 1972) Total Number of Lots 11 2) A) Review Section G and all the corresponding module documents it refers to for completeness. In this case, the ʺSite Investigation and Percolation Test Reportʺ forms must be signed at the bottom right hand corner by the local agency SEO. B) Check off the following in Section H: 1. Is marginal for long term onlot disposal. 2. Soil profile examinations that document areas of suitable soil intermixed with areas of unsuitable soils. 3. Residual tract facilities All three boxes should be checked Page 4 of 5 Chapter 5 Answer Key

13 4. Sign, provide certification number, and date. C) Sign the False Swearing Statement in Section P. The local agency SEO conducted the site testing for the John Schiffler subdivision Page 5 of 5 Chapter 5 Answer Key

14 CHAPTER 6 WORKBOOK ANSWER KEY EXERCISE 6-1: Component 3s Review 1) A small flow treatment facility is an individual or community sewerage system designed to adequately treat sewage flows not greater than 2,000 gpd for final disposal using stream discharge or another disposal method approved by the department. 2) True 3) unsuitable 4) new 5) repair, IRSIS 6) any 7) True 8) N 9) site suitability The local agency SEO is responsible for conducting or verifying site testing to determine whether or not a site is suitable for onlot systems. 10) residual tract facilities This part is only used when an existing onlot sewage system is found on the residual tract. During the inspection of the existing system, the SEO must determine if the long term sewage disposal needs for the lot can be met. The SEO must also verify that no violations of the act or regulations were apparent during the inspection Page 1 of 1 #613 Planning Basics Chapter 6 Answer Key

15 CHAPTER 7 WORKBOOK ANSWER KEY EXERCISE 7-1: Days vs. Working Days 1) Days: Tuesday, June 1 In the definition of days, Saturdays, Sundays, and national or commonwealthdeclared holidays are counted unless the final day of a period falls on one of them. In this example, you begin counting days on May 12. The 20th day would fall on May 31, which is Memorial Day, a national and commonwealth-recognized holiday. This day must be omitted from the count because a holiday cannot count as the last day in the calculation of days. The deadline for the local agency SEO to review the planning module in this example would therefore be Tuesday, June 1. 2) Working Days: Wednesday, June 2 In the definition of working days, Saturdays, Sundays, and national or commonwealth-recognized holidays are not counted. In this example, you begin counting working days on May 19. The 10th day (not counting Saturdays, Sundays, or national and commonwealth-recognized holidays) would fall on June 2. DEP must complete its review by Wednesday, June 2. EXERCISE 7-2: Review of the Planning Process and Deadlines 1) 10 2) 20 3) 60 4) The module is considered approved or reviewed, and it moves to the next step in the approval process. 5) 10 6) 60 7) 10 8) 30 9) 60 10) Page 1 of 2 #613 Planning Basics Chapter 7 Answer Key

16 EXERCISE 7-3: Delegated Local Agency Review 1) ordinances 2) DEP 3) revoke 4) violations 5) 85 6) 60 7) supplement Page 2 of 2 #613 Planning Basics Chapter 7 Answer Key

17 CHAPTER 8 WORKBOOK ANSWER KEY EXERCISE 8-1: Planning Exemption Criteria 1) onlot sewage disposal 2) carbonate/nitrate 3) high-quality 4) one 5) permittable EXERCISE 8-2: Exemption Review 1) planning 2) official plan, replacement 3) DEP, delegated local agency EXERCISE 8-3: Tom Brown Planning Exemption 1) Yes. 2) Sewage Facilities Planning Module Application Mailer and attached documentation. In the case of the Tom Brown planning exemption request, the DEP mailer is accompanied by a completed PNDI search, completed Site Investigation forms, and a plot plan. 3) The local agency SEO must perform or verify the soils testing in the same manner that he or she would do testing for formal planning. The local agency SEO must sign the Site Investigation forms in the bottom right-hand corner and sign Section 8(c)(2) "Request for Planning Exemption" of the mailer. This section of the mailer certifies that each lot in the subdivision has been tested and contains both a primary and replacement area with suitable site testing for a permittable onlot sewage system Page 1 of 1 #613 Planning Basics Chapter 8 Answer Key