The Department of Environmental Protection published a notice inviting comments on proposed changes the policy for using the PA Natural Diversity Inventory during permit reviews and evaluations in the November 10 PA Bulletin.

DEP published a notice on November 24 saying there was a typographical error in the email address to which comments should be sent.  The correct address is: RA-EPTG_Comments@pa.gov.  The December 10 comment deadline remains the same.

The Department said it is revising its existing policy to clarify PNDI coordination within the permit review process. PNDI coordination will be conducted in a manner consistent with the requirements of the rules and regulations implemented by the Department.

The Department and County Conservation District staff will follow this policy during the permit application review process.

Comments are due December 10.  Written comments should be submitted to Patricia Allan, Department of Environmental Protection, Policy Office, 16th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105 or by email to: RA-EPTG_Comments@pa.gov.

A copy of the proposed policy was published on DEP’s Proposed Policy Guidance webpage.  For more information, contact Patricia Allan, Department of Environmental Protection, Policy Office, 16th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105, by email to: RA-EPTG_Comments@pa.gov or call 717-783-8727.

11/26/2012