Here are highlights of actions taken by agencies on environmental regulations, technical guidance and permits.

Regulations -----------------------

No new regulations were published this week.  Pennsylvania Bulletin - July 28, 2018

Technical Guidance -------------------

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 28 PA Bulletin it has finalized the Policy For The Development And Publication Of Technical Guidance (DEP ID: 012-0900-001).

Revisions made in response to the comments the Department received include: removing unused definitions; clarifying the relationship between technical guidance documents and regulatory requirements; changing the online location of the Non-Regulatory Agenda; providing a distinction between policies and technical guidance documents; and noting that Department's Director of External Affairs can help Department staff identify stakeholders for additional outreach opportunities.

 Click Here for the final guidance.  Click Here for the Comment/Response Document.

Questions regarding this document should be directed to Abbey Cadden, Policy Office at acadden@pa.gov or 717-705-3769.

Permits ------------

Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 64 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the July 28 PA Bulletin - pages 4521 to 4585.

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 28 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft NPDES General Permit for Discharges from Petroleum Product Contaminated Groundwater Remediation Systems (PAG-05).  Among the changes is an increase in the annual installment payment form $100 to $500.  A copy of the draft PAG-05 will be posted on DEP’s eComment webpage.  Comments are due August 26.

DEP published notice in the July 28 PA Bulletin (page 4581) of revisions to the list of registered emission reduction credits.

The Fish and Boat Commission published notices in the July 28 PA Bulletin on additions to the List Of Class A Wild Trout Waters and changes in Classification of Wild Trout Streams.

Related Tools ----------------------

Sign Up For DEP’s eNotice: Did you know DEP can send you email notices of permit applications submitted in your community?  Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?  All through its eNotice system.  Click Here to sign up.

Visit DEP’s Public Participation Center for public participation opportunities. 

DEP Proposals Out For Public Review

Other Proposals Open For Public Comment - DEP webpage

Submit Comments on Proposals Through DEP’s eComment System

Recently Closed Comment Periods For Other Proposals - DEP webpage

Other Proposals Recently Finalized - DEP webpage

DEP Regulations In Process

Proposed Regulations Open For Comment - DEP webpage

Submit Comments on Proposals Through DEP’s eComment System

Proposed Regulations With Closed Comment Periods - DEP webpage

Recently Finalized Regulations - DEP webpage

DEP Regulatory Update - DEP webpage

March 3, 2018 DEP Regulatory Agenda - PA Bulletin, Page 1374

DEP Technical Guidance In Process

Draft Technical Guidance Documents - DEP webpage

Technical Guidance Comment Deadlines - DEP webpage

Submit Comments on Proposals Through DEP’s eComment System

Recently Closed Comment Periods For Technical Guidance - DEP webpage

Technical Guidance Recently Finalized - DEP webpage

Copies of Final Technical Guidance - DEP webpage

DEP Non-Regulatory/Technical Guidance Documents Agenda (July  2018)- DEP webpage

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