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 - November 17, 2018

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

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 17 PA Bulletin of proposed changes to 2 technical guidance documents in the Drinking Water Program--

-- Lead and Copper - A Working Guide To The Lead and Copper Rule (DEP ID: 393-0300-001). Public comments are due January 2.  Questions should be directed to: Deborah Rotz, 717-705-6352 or send email to: drotz@pa.gov.

-- Water Quality Parameter Reporting Instructions For The Lead And Copper Rule (DEP ID: 393-3301-008).  Public comments are due January 2.  Questions should be directed to Pauline Risser, 717-772-5970 or send email to: parisser@pa.gov.

DEP published notice in the November 17 PA Bulletin of changes to the list of companies certified to perform radon-related activities (page 7263).

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

Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 40 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the November 17 PA Bulletin - pages 7223 to 7263.

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

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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

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

11/19/2018