The “South Central Pennsylvania Environmental Restoration Infrastructure and Resource Protection Development Pilot Program” was established in Section 313 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1992 (Public Law [PL] 102-580). Section 313 of WRDA 1992 was amended by Section 345 of WRDA 1996 (PL 104-303). One of the amendments in WRDA 1996 changed the Section 313 heading to “Sec. 313. South Central Pennsylvania Environment Improvement Program.” Section 313 of WRDA 1992 was also amended by Section 3143 of WRDA 2007 (PL 110-114), Section 352 of WRDA 2020 (PL 116-260), and Section 8376 of WRDA 2022 (PL 117-263). The South Central Pennsylvania Environmental Improvement Program (Section 313 Program) provides design and construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects for non-federal interests in south central Pennsylvania counties, including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, water supply, storage, treatment, distribution facilities, and surface water resource protection and development.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE), in partnership with the Guilford Township Authority (GTA), is releasing a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a proposed sewer line extension project in Guilford Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. USACE is cost-sharing the project with GTA, the non-federal sponsor, under the authority of the South-Central Pennsylvania Environmental Improvement Program, authorized by Section 313 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992. The Draft EA has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended.
The primary goal of the project is to extend public sanitary sewer service to the southwestern community of Marion, addressing a critical need to replace failing on-lot septic systems. By reducing the risk of groundwater contamination, the project aims to protect public health and support sustainable community development.

Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) | Public Notice

Attachment A: Figures, Supporting Documents and Construction Plans | Attachment B: Agency Coordination and Public Review

Attachment C: Project and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE), in partnership with the Chambersburg Area Municipal Authority (CAMA), is releasing a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a proposed stormwater improvements project in the Borough of Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. USACE is cost-sharing the project with CAMA, the non-federal sponsor, under the authority of the South-Central Pennsylvania Environmental Improvement Program, authorized by Section 313 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992. The Draft EA has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended.

Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) | Public Notice

Attachment A - Project Location | Attachment B - Public and Agency Coordination | Attachment C - Existing Environmental and Social Conditions