The Department of Environmental Protection invited public comments on one proposed policy change and notice of one final policy this week:

DEP ID: 563-2504-001. Title: Proposed Conventional Bonding for Land Reclamation--Coal. Description: The Department requires coal mining activities to be bonded in an amount that covers the Department's cost to complete the site's reclamation plan. Comments due November 8.

DEP ID: 012-5500-001 Title: Final 2005 Environmental Education Grants Program Manual and Forms. Description: This manual is a guide for eligible organizations interested in applying for the Department's Environmental Education (EE) grants program.

For copies of Draft Technical Guidance

For copies of Final Technical Guidance

10/8/2004