The Department of Environmental Protection published draft and final guidance documents covering a variety of programs, notice of renewal of a waste general permit and an updated list of firms authorized to do radon-related work in the state. Here’s the rundown…

Waste General Permit: DEP published notice of renewal and opportunity for public comment on a General Permit covering the operation of residual waste processing facilities and the beneficial use of residual waste other than coal ash. Comments are due: July 17.

Draft: DEP ID: 394-2000-002 Pennsylvania's Nonpoint Source Management Program Update. The Pennsylvania Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program Update outlines the Commonwealth's plan to address nonpoint source pollution through 2012 based on having adequate resources including necessary personnel. Comments due: August 1.

Final: DEP ID: 563-2112-101. Aboveground Storage Tanks on Coal Mine Permit Areas. This technical guidance document describes the permitting and monitoring requirements for aboveground storage tanks on coal mine sites.

Final: DEP ID: 563-2504-201: Blanket Bond Program for Coal Surface Mine Sites. This document provides guidelines and procedures concerning the Department's voluntary Blanket Bond Program for coal surface mine sites.

Notice to Rescind: DEP ID: 363-4000-001. Compliance Assistance and Enforcement Manual. This guidance document was prepared to standardize the procedures and documents used by the Department for compliance assistance and enforcement under the provisions of the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27), the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. §§ 679.101--679.601) and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 105 and 106 (relating to dam safety and waterway management; and floodplain management).

Radon: DEP notice of changes to list of firms certified to do radon testing and remediation in Pennsylvania. (PaB 3037).

For copies of Draft Technical Guidance (DEP website)

For copies of Final Technical Guidance (DEP website)

6/16/2006