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

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

The Environmental Hearing Board published proposed changes to regulations related to its practice and procedures for hearing appeals of actions by the Department of Environmental Protection for public comment. (formal notice)

Pennsylvania Bulletin - April 17, 2021

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

No new technical guidance published this week.

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

The Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the April 17 PA Bulletin extending these Water Quality General Permits--

-- Beneficial Use of Biosolids By Land Application

-- Beneficial Use Of Exceptional Quality Biosolids By Land Application

-- Beneficial Use Of Residential Septage By Land Application

Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 47 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the April 17 PA Bulletin - pages 2177 to 2224.

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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

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 [March 2021] - DEP webpage

4/19/2021