No new regulations were published this week.  Pennsylvania Bulletin - December 13, 2014

DEP Regulations In Process

Proposed Regulations Open For Comment - DEP webpage

Proposed Regulations With Closed Comment Periods - DEP webpage

Recently Finalized Regulations - DEP webpage

DEP Regulatory Update - DEP webpage

Technical Guidance & Permits

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of an opportunity to comment on a draft technical guidance related to the beneficial use of coal ash at coal mines.  Comments are due January 13.  A copy of the draft policy is available online.

DEP published notice of proposed changes to the state Air Quality Implementation Plan related to the Lyons Nonattainment Area in Berks County for lead.  A public hearing will be held January 12 in Room 105 Rachel Carson Building, Harrisburg starting at 10:00.

DEP published notice of changes in certifications to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania (PA Bulletin, page 7787).

The Department of Agriculture published notice of a change in the quarantine order related to the spotted lanternfly.

DRAFT: DEP ID: 563-2112-228. Title: Guidelines for the Beneficial Use of Coal Ash at Coal Mines. Description: This guidance explains new requirements for the beneficial use of coal ash under the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 290 (relating to beneficial use of coal ash). It clarifies implementation of new requirements in areas such as water monitoring, ash quality monitoring and certification of coal ash sources.

Written Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments on this draft technical guidance documents by January 13, 2015. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. Comments, including comments submitted by e-mail must include the originator's name and address. Written comments should be submitted to Sharon Hill, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Mining Programs, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8461, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8461, shill@pa.gov.  Contact: Sharon Hill, 717-787-6842, shill@pa.gov. 

DEP Technical Guidance In Process

Draft Technical Guidance Documents - DEP webpage

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

Other DEP Proposals For Public Review

Other Proposals Open For Public Comment - DEP webpage

Recently Closed Comment Periods For Other Proposals - DEP webpage

Other Proposals Recently Finalized - DEP webpage

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12/15/2014