No new regulations were published this week.   Pennsylvania Bulletin - December 20, 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 asking for comments on two draft technical guidance documents: An interim final policy implementing Act 162 of 2014 related to stream buffer requirements in special protection and other watersheds and a revised clean fill policy.

DEP published a separate notice December 20 announcing the availability of the stream buffer options under Act 162.

The Public Utility Commission published notice of a final order on the filling of  Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plans by utilities.

The Fish and Boat Commission published notice of additions to the endangered species list-- the Bluebreast Darter, Gill Darter, Spotted Darter and the Tippecanoe Darter-- for public comment.

The Game Commission published notice of intent to adopt the environmental impact statement for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program.

DRAFT: DEP ID: 310-2135-001. Title: Implementation Plan for Act 162 of 2014. Description: This interim final policy provides guidance on the Department's interpretation of Act 162 of 2014, related to regulatory requirements for riparian buffers or riparian forest buffers. This interim final policy provides the framework, rationale and requirements regarding riparian buffers and riparian forest buffers for applicants proposing projects that require NPDES permits for Discharges Associated with Construction Activities within 150 feet of a special protection (High Quality and Exceptional Value) river, stream, creek, lake, pond or reservoir.

Written Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments on this Interim Final technical guidance document by February 18, 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 Jennifer Orr, NPDES Construction and Erosion Control, Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460, ep-102regulations@pa.gov. Contact: Jennifer Orr, (717) 787-3411, ep-102regulations@pa.gov.

DRAFT: DEP ID: 258-2182-773. Title: Management of Fill. Description: This policy provides the Department's procedures for determining whether material is clean fill or regulated fill. Regulated fill may not be used unless a Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) permit is secured by the individual or entity using the regulated fill.

Written Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments on this draft technical guidance document by February 18, 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 C. D. Vu, Bureau of Waste Management, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 69170, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170, cvu@pa.gov. Contact: C. D. Vu, (717) 787-7381, cuv@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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12/22/2014