The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of changes to four guidance documents this week relating to names and addresses, municipal codes, storage tanks and community water systems. DEP also published notice of final general air quality permits for nonroad engines and two relating to diesel-fired engines.

Rescind: DEP ID: 012-0830-001. Data Standards for Names and Addresses. This document provided standard naming conventions for use within the Department.

Rescind: DEP ID: 012-0830-002. Data Standards for Pennsylvania Municipality Codes and Names. This document provided standard naming conventions for use within the Department.

Proposed: DEP ID: 393-0900-011. Modification and Maintenance Issues. This guidance document assists individuals in determining the classification of various modifications to storage tank systems and in determining when certified inspectors or installers are required. Comments due May 31.

Final: DEP ID: 383-2129-003. Consumer Confidence Report Handbook. This handbook was developed to assist community water suppliers in complying with the consumer confidence reporting requirements found in 25 Pa. Code §109.416 (relating to CCR requirements).

· Visit the DEP Air Quality General Permit webpage for copies of the new General Permits.

For copies of Draft Technical Guidance

For copies of Final Technical Guidance

4/29/2005