PA Environment Digest

The Environmental Quality Board agenda for March 20 includes the repeal of the Employer Trip Reduction and Portable Fuel Container Air Quality regulations, repeal of Air Quality regulations related to St. Joe Resources and the withdrawal of the proposed Drinking Water Program fees regulation.

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of an opportunity to comment on ozone control measures being considered by the Ozone Transport Commission related to reducing VOCs from consumer products and industrial degreasing operations and NOx from nonroad diesel vehicles and equipment.

The Game Commission published notice for an opportunity to comment on a proposal to completely eradicate feral swine and wild boar in the Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania Bulletin - March 17, 2012

Proposed Regulations Open For Comment - DEP webpage

Proposed Regulations With Closed Comment Periods - DEP webpage

DEP Regulatory Agenda - DEP webpage

Technical Guidance & Permits

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice rescinding two guidance documents related to beneficial reuse of coal ash, a notice certifying use of U.S. EPA NPDES vessel general permits and a notice of changes to the list of individuals and companies certified to perform radon-related activities (PA Bulletin page 1469)

Rescission: DEP ID: 563-2112-224. Certification Guidelines for the Chemical and Physical Properties of Coal Ash Beneficially Used at Mines. Title 25 Pa. Code Chapter 290 (relating to beneficial use of coal ash) became effective on December 11, 2010.

Rescission: DEP ID: 563-2112-225. Mine Site Approval for the Beneficial Use of Coal Ash. Title 25 Pa. Code Chapter 290 (relating to beneficial use of coal ash) became effective on December 11, 2010.

Technical Guidance Comment Deadlines - DEP webpage

Copies Of Draft Technical Guidance - DEP webpage

Copies of Final Technical Guidance - DEP webpage

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