Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the September 23 PA Bulletin--

-- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 23 PA Bulletin  announcing the availability of the new General Permit Plan Approval covering Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flares (BAQ-GPA/GP-21).  Read more here.

-- The Public Utility Commission published notice in the September 23 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed policy statement for the use of electricity storage by electric distribution companies encouraging a transition toward a future that accommodates evolving needs of customers and helping to enhance the reliability and resilience of the electric distribution grid in Pennsylvania.  Read more here.

-- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - September 23 [PaEN] 

-- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the September 23 PA Bulletin listing 34 water use permits for individual shale gas well drilling pads in  Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga counties. Read more here.

-- The Department of Environmental Protection will hold public hearings on two NPDES Water Quality Permits for warehouse projects in Lowhill Township, Lehigh County on October 25. Read more here.

     -- Core5 Warehouse: Core5 Industrial Partners applied for an NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from construction of a warehouse at Route 100, Orefield, Lowhill Township, Lehigh County.

            The project will impact a tributary to Jordan Creek, a High Quality stream.

            The hearing will be held October 25 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Germansville Volunteer Fire Company, 6011 Memorial Road, Germansville.

            Individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Colleen Connolly, Community Relations Coordinator at: cconnolly@pa.gov.

            Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.  (PA Bulletin, page 6004)

            Visit DEP’s Core5 Route 100 Warehouse Project webpage for more information.

     -- CRG Services Warehouse: CRG Services Management, LLC applied for an NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from construction of a warehouse at 2951 Betz Court Site, Orefield in Lowhill Township, Lehigh County.

            The project would impact Jordan Creek, a High Quality stream, and Exceptional Value Wetlands.

            The hearing will be held October 25 from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. at the Germansville Volunteer Fire Company, 6011 Memorial Road, Germansville.

            Individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Colleen Connolly, Community Relations Coordinator at: cconnolly@pa.gov.

            Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.  (PA Bulletin, page 6003)

            Visit DEP’s Betz Court Warehouse Project webpage for more information.

            For more information on environmental programs in Pennsylvania, visit DEP’s website,

-- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 23 PA Bulletin of an abandoned mine reclamation bond forfeiture project in Snowshoe and Burnside Townships, Centre County.  (PA Bulletin, page 5998)

-- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 23 PA Bulletin announcing changes to the list of businesses certified to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania.  (PA Bulletin, page 6004)

-- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the September 23 PA Bulletin of final regulations making 82 changes to the Pennsylvania Native Wild Plant Classification List.  Read more here.

Meetings

-- September 27-- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Center, Lycoming County.  10:00 a.m. to Noon.  Click Here to register to join the meeting online.  (formal notice)  Read more here.

-- October 10-- CANCELED. Environmental Quality Board meeting.  Next meeting November 14.  (formal notice)

PA Bulletin - September 23, 2023

Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 73 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the September 23 PA Bulletin - pages 5933 to 6006.

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Visit DEP’s Public Participation Center for public participation opportunities. 

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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: September 22, 2023]

9/25/2023