Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the July 1 PA Bulletin--

-- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed new General Permit Plan Approval covering Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flares (BAQ-GPA/GP-21).  Read more here.

-- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for a cryptocurrency power generation facility by Diversified Production, LLC at the Longhorn Pad A shale gas well in Horton Township, Elk County (PA Bulletin, page 3437)  Read more here.

-- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment -  July 1   [PaEN]

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin inviting comments on an individual NPDES Stormwater Permit (PAD130040) for a proposed 4,000 acre ‘conservation’ housing development in Kidder and Penn Forest Townships in Carbon County by Preservation Graystones, LLC from Vermont.  (PA Bulletin, page 3432)    Read more here.

-- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin announcing the award of $16.3 million in Act 101 Section 902 local Recycling Grants to 80 municipalities across Pennsylvania.  Read more here.

-- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin soliciting applications to extend vouchers for Driving PA Forward Onroad Cleaner Diesel Vehicle Program projects issued in 2021-2022 to allow for the completion of those projects.  Read more here.

-- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin extending the application period for the Healthy Electrified Commercial Kitchen Rebate Program to December 31, increasing rebates and expanding the program to include restaurants.  Read more here

-- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin it has made minor revisions to 32 technical guidance documents related to the Bureau of Clean Water to be consistent with the current organizational structure of DEP and with document identification numbers.

Meetings

July 6-- Agenda Posted.  DEP PA Energy Development Authority meeting. Delaware Room, 16th Floor Rachel Carson Building. 10:00 a.m. Contact: Alayna Schmeider at aschmeider@pa.gov or 717-783-0908.  (formal notice)  Note: DEP Secretary Negrin will offer his vision for DEP and discuss federal infrastructure funding opportunities.

PA Bulletin - July 1, 2023

Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 57 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the July 1 PA Bulletin - pages 3418 to 3475.

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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 2023] - DEP webpage

[Posted: June 30, 2023]

7/3/2023