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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 09-308

NOTICES

Availability of Technical Guidance

[39 Pa.B. 1061]
[Saturday, February 21, 2009]

   Technical guidance documents are available on the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) web site at www.depweb.state.pa.us (DEP Keywords: ''Technical Guidance''). The ''Final Documents'' heading is the link to a menu of the various Department bureaus where each bureau's final technical guidance documents are posted. The ''Draft Technical Guidance'' heading is the link to the Department's draft technical guidance documents.

   The Department will continue to revise its nonregulatory documents, as necessary, throughout 2009.

Ordering Paper Copies of Department Technical Guidance

   The Department encourages the use of the Internet to view and download technical guidance documents. When this option is not available, persons can order a paper copy of any of the Department's draft or final technical guidance documents by contacting the Department at (717) 783-8727.

   In addition, bound copies of some of the Department's documents are available as Department publications. Check with the appropriate bureau for more information about the availability of a particular document as a publication.

Changes to Technical Guidance Documents

   Following is the current list of recent changes. Persons who have questions or comments about a particular document should call the contact person whose name and phone number is listed with each document.

Final Technical Guidance

   DEP ID:  563-2112-203. Title:  Boundary Changes to Mining Permits. Description:  This guidance substantially revises and renames technical guidance No. 563-2112-203: Insignificant Boundary Corrections for Surface Mining Activities (effective April 7, 1998). The former guidance pertained only to coal surface sites and described the Department's allowance for very small changes to boundaries of a permit area under specific conditions. Since the finalization of the previous guidance, the Department recognized the need to alter the guidance document to accommodate larger scope boundary changes in various types of permits, including both coal and noncoal mining permits. In addition to these changes, the document also includes procedures for the Department to follow to make reasonable changes to existing permits when boundaries are modified and clarifies provisions for public participation and outside agency review of boundary change requests. Notice requesting public comment on the substantive revisions to the guidance document was published at 38 Pa.B. 4583 (August 16, 2008). The Department did not receive comments during the public comment period. Contact:  Sharon Hill, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Mining and Reclamation, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 5th Floor, P. O. Box 8461, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8461, shill@state.pa.us. Effective Date:  February 21, 2009.

Draft Technical Guidance

   DEP ID:  383-2129-004. Title:  Policy for Responding to Loss of Positive Pressure Situations in the Distribution System. Description:  25 Pa. Code Chapter 109 Safe Drinking Water Regulations require all public water systems to ensure safe and potable water is continuously supplied to all users. Any disruption (line breaks, valve repairs, new construction, etc.) of a water distribution system can result in a loss of positive pressure, which may allow contaminants to enter that distribution system. This guidance provides a policy to public water suppliers and Department staff for the evaluation and response to possible contamination of water distribution systems. This guidance provides general policy regarding physical or operational disruptions in the distribution system and the determination of Acute Tier 1 loss of positive pressure situations requiring public notification in the form of a Boil Water Advisory or other water supply warning. This guidance also contains Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water main breaks which result in a loss of positive pressure. These BMPs summarize the water industry standard, found in the American Water Works Association Standard C-651-05, for adequate flushing, disinfection, and microbiological testing in the distribution system following repair activities. Written Comments:  Interested persons may submit written comments on this draft technical guidance document by March 23, 2009. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. The Department will accept comments submitted by e-mail. A return name and address must be included in each e-mail transmission. Written comments should be submitted to William Beck, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Standards and Facility Regulation, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 11th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774, (717) 783-6865, wibeck@state.pa.us. Contact:  Questions regarding the draft technical guidance should be directed to William Beck at (717) 783-6865, wibeck@state.pa.us. Effective Date:  Upon publication of notice as final in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

   DEP ID:  383-2129-005. Title:  Policy for Issuing and Removing Water Supply Warnings. Description:  25 Pa. Code Chapter 109 Safe Drinking Water Regulations require public water suppliers to issue public notifications that include water supply warning during imminent threat situations (also known as Tier 1 situations). This guidance document provides instructions for issuing and removing water supply warnings. This document provides guidance on the following topics:  Tier 1 situations, a drinking water standards and health advisory table, drinking water treatment chemicals and associated health effects, and types of water supply warnings. Written Comments:  Interested persons may submit written comments on this draft technical guidance document by March 23, 2009. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. The Department will accept comments submitted by e-mail. A return name and address must be included in each e-mail transmission. Written comments should be submitted to Deborah Rotz, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Standards and Facility Regulation, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 11th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774, (717) 772-2190, drotz@state.pa.us. Contact:  Questions regarding the draft technical guidance should be directed to Deborah Rotz at (717) 772-2190, drotz@state.pa.us. Effective Date:  Upon publication of notice as final in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

JOHN HANGER,   
Acting Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 09-308. Filed for public inspection February 20, 2009, 9:00 a.m.]


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