NOTICES
Availability of Technical Guidance
[47 Pa.B. 730]
[Saturday, February 4, 2017]Technical guidance documents are available on the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) web site at http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/HomePage. The ''Technical Guidance 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 ''Technical Guidance Draft Documents'' heading is the link to the Department's draft technical guidance documents.
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.
Draft Technical Guidance Document—Substantive Revision
DEP ID: 263-4200-001. Title: Closure Requirements for Aboveground Storage Tank Systems. Description: The purpose of this guidance is to establish minimum standards that must be met to comply with the closure requirements for regulated large aboveground storage tank systems. These procedures include closure notification, tank handling, waste management and disposal, site assessment, sampling requirements, analytical requirements, release reporting and recordkeeping.
This technical guidance document is being revised to remove all appendices from the document. In addition, throughout the document, associated regulatory citations have been updated pertaining to the Bureau of Waste Management regulations and the Department of Labor and Industry. Existing language has been expanded to aid in clarity and outdated terminology has been deleted. Document sections have been reorganized and additional information is included that would be relevant to the storage tank owner during storage tank closure activities.
Written Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments on this draft technical guidance document by March 6, 2017. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. Comments, including comments submitted by e-mail must include the originator's name and address. Commentators are encouraged to submit comments using the Department's online eComment system at www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eComment or by e-mail to ecomment@pa.gov. Written comments should be submitted to the Technical Guidance Coordinator, Department of Environmental Protection, Policy Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P.O. Box 2063, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063.
Contact: Questions regarding this technical guidance document should be directed to Alex Eckman at (717) 772-5827 or eeckman@pa.gov.
Effective Date: Upon publication as final in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Draft Technical Guidance Document—Substantive Revision
DEP ID: 263-4500-601. Title: Closure Requirements for Underground Storage Tank Systems. Description: The purpose of this guidance is to establish minimum standards that must be met to comply with the closure requirements for regulated underground storage tank systems. These procedures include closure notification, tank handling, waste management and disposal, site assessment, sampling requirements, analytical requirements, release reporting and recordkeeping.
This technical guidance document is being revised to remove all appendices from the document. In addition, throughout the document, associated regulatory citations have been updated pertaining to the Bureau of Waste Management regulations and the Department of Labor and Industry. Existing language has been expanded to aid in clarity and outdated terminology has been deleted. Document sections have been reorganized and additional information is included that would be relevant to the storage tank owner during storage tank closure activities.
Written Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments on this draft technical guidance document by March 6, 2017. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. Comments, including comments submitted by e-mail must include the originator's name and address. Commentators are encouraged to submit comments using the Department's online eComment system at www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eComment or by e-mail to ecomment@pa.gov. Written comments should be submitted to the Technical Guidance Coordinator, Department of Environmental Protection, Policy Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P.O. Box 2063, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063.
Contact: Questions regarding this technical guidance document should be directed to Alex Eckman at (717) 772-5827 or eeckman@pa.gov.
Effective Date: Upon publication as final in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Draft Technical Guidance Document—New Guidance
DEP ID: 390-3301-001. Title: Cryptosporidia, E.coli and Turbidity LT2ESWTR Laboratory Reporting Instructions for Public Water Systems Using Surface Water or Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water (GUDI) Sources. Description: The guidance is necessary because: (1) The Long-term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR) introduces source water quality monitoring and additional treatment requirements for higher risk water systems, to enhance public health protection against pathogenic microbial contaminants, especially Cryptosporidia. For the LT2ESWTR, public water systems that use surface water or GUDI sources must monitor their sources to determine treatment requirements. Some aspects of the LT2ESWTR are of concern to laboratories. The new technical guidance manual Cryptosporidia, E.coli and Turbidity LT2ESWTR Laboratory Reporting Instructions for Public Water Systems Using Surface Water or GUDI Sources provides uniform and detailed instructions for the reporting of drinking water monitoring results to the Department; and (2) Laboratories and public water systems must now report data electronically, according to 25 Pa. Code § 109.810 (relating to reporting and notification requirements). The new technical guidance also provides instructions for submitting Cryptosporidia in source water results into the Drinking Water Electronic Lab Reporting application by a new CRYPTOSPORIDIUM OOCYSTS form for reporting. In addition, the technical guidance introduces source water reporting of E.coli by enumeration.
Written Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments on this draft technical guidance document by March 6, 2017. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. Comments, including comments submitted by e-mail must include the originator's name and address. Commentators are encouraged to submit comments using the Department's online eComment system at www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eComment or by e-mail at ecomment@pa.gov. Written comments should be submitted to the Technical Guidance Coordinator, Department of Environmental Protection, Policy Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P.O. Box 2063, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063.
Contact: Questions regarding this technical guidance document should be directed to Pauline Risser at (717) 772-5970 or parisser@pa.gov.
Effective Date: Upon publication of notice as final in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Final Technical Guidance Document—New Guidance
DEP ID: 310-2137-002. Title: Pennsylvania Wetland Condition Level 2 Rapid Assessment Protocol. Description: This guidance provides standard guidelines for evaluating the condition of palustrine wetland aquatic resources for the purposes of meeting regulatory requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management). The guidance outlines how to conduct assessments, the factors to consider when doing so and establishes a scoring system based upon condition categories.
This technical guidance document was revised as result of the comments received from publication of the proposed Pennsylvania Wetland Level 2 Rapid Assessment Protocol at 44 Pa.B. 1396 (March 8, 2014) and 44 Pa.B. 2705 (May 3, 2014), Department regional staff workshops, the Water Resources Advisory Committee, and State and Federal agency meetings. During the comment period, comments were received from 17 different organizations. The comment and response document accompanies the final technical guidance document and is available for public viewing on the Department's web site as previously mentioned. The updates include: inserting sections to provide additional background information on the guidance and the conditions for general use of the guidance; the removal of the qualitative condition user rating, photograph sections and a section regarding hydrogeomorphic classification of wetlands; and the addition of bibliographic resources. The Department will provide updated application forms, instructions and training through webinars and regional settings prior to the effective date of the technical guidance.
Contact: Questions regarding this technical guidance document should be directed to David Goerman at (717) 772-5971 or dgoerman@pa.gov.
Effective Date: July 1, 2017
Final Technical Guidance Document—New Guidance
DEP ID: 310-2137-003. Title: Pennsylvania Riverine Condition Level 2 Rapid Assessment Protocol. Description: This guidance provides standard guidelines for evaluating the condition of riverine aquatic resources for the purposes of meeting regulatory requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 105. The guidance outlines how to conduct assessments, the factors to consider when doing so and establishes a scoring system based upon condition categories.
This technical guidance document was revised as result of the comments received from publication of the proposed Pennsylvania Riverine Level 2 Rapid Assessment Protocol at 44 Pa.B. 1396 and 44 Pa.B. 2705, Department regional staff workshops, the Water Resources Advisory Committee, and State and Federal agency meetings. During the comment period, comments were received from 17 different organizations. The comment and response document accompanies the final technical guidance document and is available for public viewing on the Department's web site as previously mentioned. The updates include: inserting sections to provide additional background information on the guidance and the conditions for general use of the guidance; the removal of the qualitative condition user rating and photograph sections; and the addition of bibliographic resources. The Department will provide updated application forms, instructions and training through webinars and regional settings prior to the effective date of the technical guidance.
Contact: Questions regarding this technical guidance document should be directed to David Goerman at (717) 772-5971 or dgoerman@pa.gov.
Effective Date: July 1, 2017
Final Technical Guidance Document—New Guidance
DEP ID: 310-2137-004. Title: Pennsylvania Lacustrine Condition Level 2 Rapid Assessment Protocol. Description: The purpose of this guidance is to provide standard guidelines for evaluating the condition of lacustrine aquatic resources for the purposes of meeting regulatory requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 105. The guidance outlines how to conduct assessments of lacustrine aquatic resources, the factors to consider when doing so and establishes a scoring system based upon condition categories.
This technical guidance document was revised as result of the comments received from publication of the proposed Pennsylvania Lacustrine Level 2 Rapid Assessment Protocol at 44 Pa.B. 1396 and 44 Pa.B. 2705, Department regional staff workshops, the Water Resources Advisory Committee, and State and Federal agency meetings. During the comment period, comments were received from 17 different organizations. The comment and response document accompanies the final technical guidance document and is available for public viewing on the Department's web site as previously mentioned. The updates include: inserting sections to provide additional background information on the guidance and the conditions for general use of the guidance; the removal of the qualitative condition user rating and photograph sections; and the addition of bibliographic resources. The Department will provide updated application forms, instructions and training through webinars and regional settings prior to the effective date of the technical guidance.
Contact: Questions regarding this technical guidance document should be directed to David Goerman at (717) 772-5971 or dgoerman@pa.gov.
Effective Date: July 1, 2017
PATRICK McDONNELL,
Acting Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 17-196. Filed for public inspection February 3, 2017, 9:00 a.m.]
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