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

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

On November 10, the Environmental Quality published notice in the PA Bulletin of a proposed rulemaking-omitted providing for the electronic submission of Air Quality General Plan Approval and General Operating Permit applications.  The regulation is effective upon publication in this PA Bulletin.

On November 10, the Public Utility Commission published notice in the PA Bulletin inviting comments on an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the PUC’s regulations that address the Consumer Advisory Council in an effort to better enable the CAC to more effectively carry out its mission to advise the PUC on matters related to the protection of consumer interests.   Comments are due December 25.

Pennsylvania Bulletin - November 10, 2018

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

On November 10, the Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed revisions to its Management Of Fill Policy (DEP ID: 258-2182-773).  Comments are due January 8.

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

On November 10, the Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Maintenance Plan for the Delaware County nonattaiment Area for fine particulate matter.  Public hearing, if needed, December 12.  Comments due December 13.

On November 10, the Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the PA Bulletin inviting comments on a federal consistency determination under the Coastal Zone Management Act for maintenance dredging at Fort Mifflin Terminal by Sunoco in Tinicum Township, Delaware County.  Comments are due November 26.

On November 10, the Fish and Boat Commission published notices in the PA Bulletin announcing additions and changes to the lists of Class A Wild Trout Waters and Wild Trout Streams and the opportunity to comment on proposed additions to Wild Trout Streams and proposed additions to Class A Wild Trout Waters.

Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 49 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the November 10 PA Bulletin - pages 7127 to 7176.

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

The Department of Environmental Protection published 49 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the November 10 PA Bulletin - pages 7127 to 7176.

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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

August 4, 2018 DEP Regulatory Agenda - PA Bulletin, Page 4733

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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