The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of the 2013 meeting schedule for its advisory committees and boards on December 15 (PA Bulletin page 7608).

The Environmental Quality Board published a notice accepting a stream reclassification rulemaking petition for study in Allegheny County.

Pennsylvania Bulletin - December 15, 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 final guidance on aboveground and underground storage tank closure requirements (PA Bulletin page 7607).

DEP also published a notice updating the list of companies certified to perform radon-related activities (PA Bulletin page 7603).

Final: DEP ID: 263-4500-601. Title: Closure Requirements for Underground Storage Tank Systems. Description: The purpose of this guidance is to establish minimum standards that must be met to comply with the closure requirements for regulated underground storage tanks.

Final: DEP ID: 263-4200-001. Title: Closure Requirements for Aboveground Storage Tank Systems. Description: The purpose of this guidance is to establish minimum standards that must be met to comply with the closure requirements for regulated large aboveground storage tanks.

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

12/17/2012