The Department of Environmental Protection published proposed guidance on surface water filtration, medical x-ray equipment and standardized biological field collection methods.

Draft: DEP ID: 383-0810-106. Summary of Key Requirements for Surface Water Filtration. This guidance applies to public water systems using surface water sources or groundwater sources under the direct influence of surface water. Comments due: June 19.

Draft: DEP ID: 291-3350-001. Monitoring and Reporting Methodology for Individuals Occupationally Exposed to Medical X-rays While Wearing Protective Apparel. This guidance document applies to the reporting of occupational exposure resulting from diagnostic X-ray procedures and presents alternate ways to determine doses to individuals who receive exposure from medical X-ray radiation, while wearing protective apparel (that is, a protective apron or protective apron and thyroid shield). Comments due: June 19.

Draft: DEP ID: 391-3200-015. Standardized Biological Field Collection and Laboratory Methods. This guidance provides the established procedures to collect and process aquatic biological field data for lake and stream surveys. Comments due: June 19.

For copies of Draft Technical Guidance (DEP website)

For copies of Final Technical Guidance (DEP website)

5/19/2006