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 - April 20, 2019

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

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 20 PA Bulletin of a final guidance document on Laboratory Reporting Instructions for Cryptosporidia, E.coli and Turbidity and notice withdrawing guidance on Documenting and Reporting Measurable, Incremental Improvements in Water Quality since it was replaced by the 2018 Assessment Methodology for Rivers and Streams.

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

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 20 PA Bulletin of federal consistency under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act for replacing existing seawall along East Dobbins Landing and Presque Isle Bay. 

Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 51 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the April 20 PA Bulletin - pages 1913 to 1964.

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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

4/22/2019