The Department of Environmental Protection and Fish & Boat Commission published several regulatory notices this week on a water quality standards review, additions to the Class A Trout Streams list and an unsuitable for surface mining petition in Clearfield County.

Fishing Creek, Lancaster County: Water quality standards review has been started and DEP is soliciting comments and input.

Additions to List of Class A Trout Streams: Fish & Boat Commission published suggested list of additions to the list of Class A Trout Streams in Berks, Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Elk, McKean, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Potter and Wyoming counties and provided an opportunity for comment over the next 30 days.

Unsuitable for Mining Petition: DEP gave notice it has received a petition a proposed designation of a 2,800 track of land unsuitable for surface coal mining in Graham Township, Clearfield County in Big Run and Willholm Run watersheds. Information is available from Thomas Callaghan at 717-787-4761 or email to tcallaghan@state.pa.us (PaB 1476)

Pennsylvania Bulletin – February 26, 2005

Comment Deadlines:

Regulations

Technical Guidance

Copies of Proposed Regulations

Status of Regulations, 6-Month Calendar

2/25/2005