The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of changes to mining and drinking water programs (see below) and notice of proposed changes to General Permits for Beneficial Use of Biosolids and Residential Septage.

Final: DEP ID: 563-2112-203. Boundary Changes to Mining Permits. This guidance substantially revises and renames technical guidance No. 563-2112-203: Insignificant Boundary Corrections for Surface Mining Activities (effective April 7, 1998).

Draft: DEP ID: 383-2129-004. Policy for Responding to Loss of Positive Pressure Situations in the Distribution System. 25 Pa. Code Chapter 109 Safe Drinking Water Regulations require all public water systems to ensure safe and potable water is continuously supplied to all users.

Draft: DEP ID: 383-2129-005. Policy for Issuing and Removing Water Supply Warnings. 25 Pa. Code Chapter 109 Safe Drinking Water Regulations require public water suppliers to issue public notifications that include water supply warning during imminent threat situations (also known as Tier 1 situations).

For copies of Final Technical Guidance (DEP website)

2/20/2009