The Department of Environmental Protection is accepting comments on a new biofuel and biodiesel product general permit through November 30. DEP also published final guidance on underground coal mining and proposed guidance on permit coordination.

Final: DEP ID: 563-2000-610. Validating Abandoned Underground Mine Maps and Establishing Barrier Pillars. Recent changes were made to the guidance to clarify the procedures applicable for the installation of closed-loop check survey station spads in rooms less than 600 feet.

Draft: DEP ID: 400-2000-301. Policy for Permit Coordination. This draft guidance identifies coordination procedures to be used by Department staff in the technical review and decision making of projects involving multiple Department permits or authorizations. Comments due: November 21.

For copies of Draft Technical Guidance (DEP website)

For copies of Final Technical Guidance (DEP website)

10/21/2005