The Department of Environmental Protection published notice extending municipal NPDES Stormwater Discharge permit deadlines for nine months (see separate story) and notice of changes to list of firms certified to perform radon-related activities (Pa Bulletin page 4711)

Pennsylvania Bulletin - August 14, 2010

Proposed Regulations Open For Comment - DEP webpage

Proposed Regulations With Closed Comment Periods - DEP webpage

Rolling Regulatory Agenda - DEP webpage

Technical Guidance & Permits

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of a final Quality Management Plan and a proposed Manure Management Manual.

Final: DEP ID: 383-0830-001. Quality Management Plan for the Bureau of Water Standards and Facility Regulation. The Department of Environmental Protection is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to have a Quality Management Plan for the enterprise which is subject to periodic reviews for currency.

Draft: DEP ID: 361-0300-002. Manure Management Manual—Land Application of Manure. The Department of Environmental Protection is requesting public comment on its proposed revision to the Manure Management Manual relating to the Land Application of Manure.

Management of Clean Fill: Interim Final: DEP ID: 258-2182-773. This interim final modification separates Form FP-001 (Certification of Clean Fill) from the policy to be a stand-alone document to better accommodate future revisions to the form.  (formal notice)  Blog: New DEP Guidance On Clean Fill

Technical Guidance Comment Deadlines - DEP webpage

Copies Of Draft Technical Guidance - DEP webpage

Copies of Final Technical Guidance - DEP webpage

8/16/2010