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

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

The Environmental Quality Board published notice in the February 15 PA Bulletin of proposed changes to Land Recycling Program regulations, including the first soil and groundwater cleanup numbers for PFOS/PFOA/PFAS chemicals. Three public hearings are scheduled for March 17 at DEP’s Southcentral Regional Office; March 18 at DEP’s Southwest Regional Office; and March 15 at the Warminster Township Library, Bucks County. Click Here for more.

Pennsylvania Bulletin - February 15, 2020

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

No new technical guidance was published this week.

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

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 15 PA Bulletin of the reclamation bond rate schedule for noncoal mining operations.

DEP published notice in the February 15 PA Bulletin of changes to the list of companies certified to perform radon-related activities. (Feb. 15 PA Bulletin, page 984)

The PA Historical and Museum Commission published notice in the February 15 PA Bulletin of a proposed fee structure for accessing the PA-SHARE Cultural Resources GIS system.

Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 67 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the February 15 PA Bulletin - pages 923 - 990.

Sign Up For DEP’s eNotice: Did you know DEP can send you email notices of permit applications submitted in your community?  Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?  All through its eNotice system.  Click Here to sign up.

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

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

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- DEP webpage

2/17/2020