The Environmental Quality Board published notice of final regulations related to medical and chemotherapeutic waste. (PA Bulletin page 7021)

Pennsylvania Bulletin - November 8, 2014

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Technical Guidance & Permits

The Governor’s Executive Board published notice of a reorganization of the Department of Environmental Protection.

DEP published notice of the rescission of six technical guidance documents related to infectious and chemotherapeutic waste, incineration of mixed waste with ICW and other guidance incorporated into DEP ICW regulations published in 2000.

DEP also published notice of additional proposed revisions to the General Permit for Bluestone Mining (BMR-GP-105.

The Game Commission published notice of the fee for the PA Hunting Registration Vehicle License Plate.

DEP ID: 254-2167-708. Title: Procedures for Container/Vehicle Decontamination and Small Spill Clean-Up. Description: This policy provided guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting reusable containers and vehicles that are used for the transportation of infectious and chemotherapeutic waste (ICW), including clean-up guidelines to be followed in instances of accidental spills and leaks that may occur during the transportation of ICW and procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable containers after each use. This guidance is outdated; therefore, it is being rescinded.

DEP ID: 254-2167-712. Title: Clarification of the Permit-By-Rule Provision for Mixed Waste with Residual Waste. Description: This policy clarified how the permit-by-rule provisions should be implemented for generators that incinerate a mixed waste stream (for example, municipal waste mixed with regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste or residual waste mixed with regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste). This guidance is outdated; therefore, it is being rescinded.

DEP ID: 254-2167-709. Title: Clarification of Requirements Related to Storage Bags. Description: This policy provided guidance related to disposable plastic bags when used for the storage of ICW. This guidance is outdated and contains information that was incorporated into the Department's ICW regulations published in December 2000; therefore, it is being rescinded.

DEP ID: 254-2167-725. Title: Clarification on the Temporary Storage and In-Transit Provisions During Transportation or Transfer. Description: This policy provides guidance relating to the exemption from permit requirements where ICW is temporarily stored. This guidance is outdated and contains information that was incorporated into the Department's ICW regulations published in December 2000; therefore, it is being rescinded.

DEP ID: 254-2167-702. Title: Clarification on the Identification of an Infectious Waste Generator. Description: This guidance assisted generators in determining whether, by virtue of the activities they conduct, they are required to follow the regulations for the management of infectious waste. This guidance is outdated; therefore, it is being rescinded.

DEP ID: 254-2167-703. Title: Clarification on the Commingling of Infectious and Chemotherapeutic Waste. Description: This policy provides guidance related to the commingled onsite storage and subsequent transport of ICW in one container. This guidance is outdated and contains information that was incorporated into the Department's ICW regulations published in December 2000; therefore, it is being rescinded.

Contact Keith Ashley at 717-787-2553 or send email to: riashley@pa.gov.

DEP Technical Guidance In Process

Draft Technical Guidance Documents - DEP webpage

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Recently Closed Comment Periods For Technical Guidance - DEP webpage

Technical Guidance Recently Finalized - DEP webpage

Copies of Final Technical Guidance - DEP webpage

Other DEP Proposals For Public Review

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