The Public Utility Commission formally published proposed regulations September 22 regulating liquid fuels pipelines for comment.  The regulation adopts federal rules by reference.

On Thursday the Independent Regulatory Review Commission noted during its meeting final Environmental Quality Board regulations increasing permit fees for noncoal mining operators was deemed approved.  The IRRC had earlier disapproved the regulations which will increase revenue to support the program by $2.5 million annually.

The IRRC also made available its comments on the EQB’s proposed Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards regulations saying the Regulatory Analysis Form submitted with the rulemaking was not detailed enough to make a determination whether the regulation was in the public interest.  The Commission specifically questioned the adequacy of the data used to set standards for chloride, sulfate and molybdenum.

Pennsylvania Bulletin -  September 22, 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 of Nutrient Credit Trading Program actions.

Technical Guidance Comment Deadlines - DEP webpage

Recently Closed Comment Periods For Technical Guidance - DEP webpage

Technical Guidance Recently Finalized - DEP webpage

Copies of Final Technical Guidance - DEP webpage

9/24/2012