No new regulations were published this week.  Pennsylvania Bulletin - May 4, 2013

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 Air Quality Permit Review Protocol related to the Permit Decision Guarantee Program, a notice inviting comments on Pennsylvania’s 2014 ambient air monitoring network plan and a notice inviting comments on the proposed air monitoring network plan for Philadelphia.

The Fish and Boat Commission published notices of proposed additions to the Class A Wild Trout Waters and final additions to the Wild Trout Streams list.

Proposed. DEP ID: 275-2101-001. Title: Air Quality Operating Permit Protocol. Description: The Department believes that timely and consistent permit application determinations are necessary to ensure that the air quality needs of the Commonwealth are fully met. The Department-wide policy known as Money Back Guarantee (MBG) has been replaced by Permit Decision Guarantee Program (PDGP), which sets forth enhanced permitting procedures intended to enhance timeliness of the permitting process and has already been implemented. This existing February 23, 1996, guidance document which provides guidance for regional personnel in reviewing plan approval applications and conducting permit inspections references MBG, necessitating amendment to reference the new PDGP. In addition, minor changes are included to reflect current program procedures that have evolved since 1996 that also enhance the timeliness of the permit processing. Although this policy is being updated to reflect the current plan approval fees specified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.702 (relating to plan approval fees), there are no fee increases established by this policy. The scope of the policy is limited to operation of the permitting program 

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

5/6/2013