The Environmental Quality Board published a notice extending the comment period for the proposed Chapter 78 drilling regulations to March 14.

The Governor’s Office published its semi-annual Regulatory Agenda for the next six months in the February 1 PA Bulletin (page 709) outlining pending and planned regulatory changes from the departments of Agriculture, Environmental Protection, Conservation and Natural Resources and other state agencies.

Pennsylvania Bulletin - February 1, 2014

Proposed Regulations Open For Comment - DEP webpage

Proposed Regulations With Closed Comment Periods - DEP webpage

DEP Regulatory Agenda - DEP webpage

Technical Guidance & Permits

The Public Utility Commission published notice of the unconventional (Marcellus) gas well fees for calendar 2013.

The Department of Environmental Protection published a notice clarifying use of General Permit WMGR 97 for research and development of the beneficial use of municipal and residual waste.

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

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2/3/2014