The Department of Environmental Protection published final guidance on protection of surface waters from underground bituminous coal mining and drinking water and wastewater project priority lists for funding through PennVEST.

Final: DEP ID: 563-2000-655. Surface Water Protection--Underground Bituminous Coal Mining Operations. This guidance describes procedures for protecting perennial and intermittent streams and wetlands from potential adverse effects caused by underground bituminous coal mining operations.

For copies of Draft Technical Guidance (DEP website)

For copies of Final Technical Guidance (DEP website)

10/7/2005