The Department of Environmental Protection this week published a notice of availability for the Final General Plan Approval/Operating Permit for Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants and final guidance documents on elements of the biosolids and drinking water programs.

Final: DEP ID: 362-2192-004. Guidelines for Identifying, Tracking and Resolving Violations for the Land Application of Biosolids. This document provides guidance concerning the implementation and execution of compliance and enforcement activities related to the land application of biosolids.

Final: DEP ID: 383-4000-002. Guidelines for Identifying, Tracking and Resolving Violations for the Drinking Water Program. This document establishes guidelines for addressing violations in the drinking water program in accordance with the Department-wide policy entitled ''Standards and Guidelines for Identifying, Tracking and Resolving Violations,'' which was issued on April 6, 2004.

For copies of Draft Technical Guidance (DEP website)

For copies of Final Technical Guidance (DEP website)

2/10/2006