Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice of water withdrawal projects approved at its September 16 meeting.  The Governor's Office published the September 30 Drought Emergency Declaration.


Proposed Regulations Open For Comment - DEP webpage

Proposed Regulations With Closed Comment Periods - DEP webpage


Technical Guidance & Permits

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of final guidance related to underground storage tanks, notice of the final NPDES General Permit covering stormwater associated with mining activities and notice of a proposed renewal of an NPDES General Permit covering stormwater associated with industrial activities.

Final: DEP ID: 257-3120-003. Guidelines for Conducting Underground Storage Tank Facility Operations Inspections. Storage Tank Regulations require periodic inspection of the operation of underground storage tank facilities.

Final: DEP ID: 257-2300-001. Underground Storage Tank Class A and Class B Operator Training Courses. Storage Tank Regulations require that underground storage tank operators be designated by tank owners and trained as soon as practicable, contingent upon availability of approved training providers, but not later than August 8, 2012 (See Section 245.436 relating to operator training).

Technical Guidance Comment Deadlines - DEP webpage



10/18/2010

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