The Environmental Quality Board meets for the first time this year on May 17 to consider a proposed rule to limit mercury emissions from power plants, proposed increases to mine reclamation fees, proposed mine opening blasting regulations and a petition to redesignate Gallows Run in Bucks County. Follow this link to meeting materials.

The Department of Agriculture also started the final review of the CHEMSWEEP Pesticide Disposal Program regulation changes by submitting copies to the House and Senate oversight committees and the Independent Regulatory Review Commission.

Pennsylvania Bulletin – May 6, 2006

Comment Deadlines: Technical Guidance (DEP website)

Copies of Proposed Regulations (DEP website)

Status of Regulations, 6-Month Calendar (DEP website)

5/5/2006