No new regulations were published this week.  Pennsylvania Bulletin - December 1, 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 a notice of proposed changes to the policy on surface mine accident and investigations, a notice extending the NPDES General Permit for discharges from petroleum product contaminated groundwater remediation systems, a notice of availability of the final NPDES General Permit for stormwater discharges associated with construction activities and a notice of actions under the Nutrient Credit Trading Program.

The Department of Agriculture published a notice formally suspending the 2 percent biodiesel mandate in response to Hurricane Sandy from November 2 to 12.

Draft: DEP ID: 562-5900-001. Title: Surface Mine Accident/Incident Investigations. Description: The purpose of this guidance is to outline a standard operating procedure for the Department's role in investigating accidents which cause serious injury or death; and in investigating incidents that had the potential to cause bodily injury on surface mine sites. The guidance is being revised to update the investigation procedures and to include the reporting and investigation of incidents on surface mine sites.

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

12/3/2012