The Environmental Quality Board meets on May 21 and will consider a proposed regulation controlling VOC emissions from boat manufacturing and rulemaking petitions from the Clearfield Creek Watershed Association to upgrade 3 streams in Cambria County: Killbuck Run, Wyerough Run, and Beaverdam Run.  The meeting will be in Room 105 Rachel Carson Building starting at 9:00.

Pennsylvania Bulletin - May 10, 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 Department of Environmental Protection published notice of proposed technical guidance for comment on Blaster’s License Suspension and Revocation.

DEP also published notice of the proposed 2014-15 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan for comment, notice of the proposed Air Monitoring Network Plan for Philadelphia for comment, notice of proposed revisions to the Air Maintenance Plan for meeting particular standards in the Philadelphia area for comment and a public hearing, notice of availability of NPDES General Permit for Discharges from Small Flow Treatment Facilities (PAG-04) and notice of revisions to Residual Waste General Permit WMGR081 relating to electronic waste processing.

The State Conservation Commission published notice of funding reallocations under the Dirt and Gravel Road Program.

DRAFT: DEP ID: 562-2402-501. Title: Blaster's License Suspension and Revocation Procedure. Description: This guidance is a substantial revision to an existing guidance document and explains the new, more transparent procedure for the suspension, modification or revocation of blaster's licenses or penalty assessment actions, or both.

Written Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments on this Draft Technical Guidance Document by Monday, July 7, 2014. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. Comments, including comments submitted by electronic mail must include the originator's name and address. Written comments should be submitted to Richard Lamkie, P. O. Box 8461, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8461 or rlamkie@pa.gov.

Contact: Questions regarding this action should be directed towards Richard Lamkie at (814) 472-1885 or send email to: rlamkie@pa.gov.

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

Visit DEP’s new Public Participation Center for information on how you can Be Informed! and Get Involved! in DEP regulation and guidance development process.

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5/12/2014