Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the November 2 PA Bulletin--

-- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - November 2 [PaEN]

-- DEP published notice in the November 2 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a new State Only Minor Air Quality Operating Permit for the continued operation of the ETC Northeast Pipeline LLC [Energy Transfer] Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Plant in Salem Township, Washington County.  (PA Bulletin, page 7239)   [Note:  This plant suffered a major explosion and fire in 2022 that resulted in the uncontrolled release of ethane and other natural gas liquid chemicals for nine and a half hours, according to the company.  Read more here.] 

-- DEP published notice in the November 2 PA Bulletin announcing its intent to withdraw three technical guidance documents related to Completeness Review for Acceptance of Coal Mining Activity Permit because they are no longer needed.

-- DEP published notice in the November 2 PA Bulletin announcing changes to the list of companies certified to perform radon-related activities.  (PA Bulletin, page 7282)

-- DEP published notice in the November 2 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act consent order and agreement with the County of Venango concerning an unlined landfill in the Borough of Sugarcreek and City of Franklin.  (PA Bulletin, page 7266)  Read more here. 

-- The Public Utility Commission published notice in the November 2 PA Bulletin seeking comments on proposed administrative practice and procedures regulations-- a “clarified” notice. 

-- The Fish and Boat Commission published notices in the November 2 PA Bulletin--

     -- Additions to List Of Class A Wild Trout Waters

     -- Additions to Classification of Wild Trout Streams

Grants

-- DEP published notice in the November 2 PA Bulletin announcing the award of $18.9 million in Section 902 Act 101 Recycling Grants to 126 municipalities to support local recycling programs.  Read more here.

Permits

-- DEP published notice in the November 2 PA Bulletin announcing a December 10 hearing on a proposed State Air Quality Implementation Plan amendment to incorporate the RACT III requirements for the Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC facility in Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County.  (PA Bulletin, page 7272)   Read more here.

Plans

-- DEP published notice in the November 2 PA Bulletin announcing it has approved the South Central Counties Solid Waste Agency Waste Plan for Bedford, Fulton and Huntingdon counties.  (PA Bulletin, page 7283) 

PA Bulletin - November 2, 2024

Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 82 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the November 2 PA Bulletin - pages 7202 to 7284.

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-- Allegheny County Health Department Public Comment Notices

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 [February 2024] - DEP webpage 

[Posted: November 1, 2024] 

11/4/2024