NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Availability of Technical Guidance
[49 Pa.B. 7363]
[Saturday, December 14, 2019]Technical guidance documents (TGD) are available on the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) web site at www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us. The ''Technical Guidance Final Documents'' heading is the link to a menu of the various Department bureaus where each bureau's final TGDs are posted. The ''Technical Guidance Draft Documents'' heading is the link to the Department's draft TGDs.
Ordering Paper Copies of Department Technical Guidance
The Department encourages the use of the Internet to view and download TGDs. When this option is not available, persons can order a paper copy of any of the Department's draft or final TGDs 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 TGDs
Following is the current list of recent changes. Persons who have questions or comments about a particular document should contact the person whose name and phone number are listed with each document.
Final Technical Guidance
DEP ID: 263-0900-011. Title: Storage Tank Modification and Maintenance Issues. Description: This guidance specifies the classification of various storage tank system modification and maintenance activities and when certified installers/inspectors are required. This TGD was updated to reflect amendments to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245 (relating to administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program) that went into effect on December 22, 2018. No revisions were made to the draft TGD because the Department received no comments during its public comment period.
Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Alex Eckman at eeckman@pa.gov or (717) 772-5827.
Effective Date: December 14, 2019
DEP ID: 263-2300-001. Title: Underground Storage Tank Class A and Class B Operator Training Courses. Description: This document provides guidance on training required for Class A and Class B operators and Department approval of related training courses and training providers. This TGD was updated to reflect amendments to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245 that went into effect on December 22, 2018. Two comments were submitted on the draft guidance, but ultimately no revisions were incorporated.
Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Alex Eckman at eeckman@pa.gov or (717) 772-5827.
Effective Date: December 14, 2019
DEP ID: 263-0900-022. Title: Verification of Emergency Containment Structures for Aboveground Storage Tanks. Description: This guidance provides information to assist tank owners and professional engineers when determining the adequacy of emergency containment structures and compliance with the technical regulations for aboveground storage tanks. This TGD was updated to reflect amendments to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245 that went into effect on December 22, 2018. No revisions were made to the draft TGD because the Department received no comments during its public comment period.
Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Alex Eckman at eeckman@pa.gov or (717) 772-5827.
Effective Date: December 14, 2019
Final Technical Guidance: Substantive Revision
DEP ID: 012-0820-001. Title: Policy for the Development and Review of Regulations. Description: This document explains the process the Department follows to develop regulations necessary to effectively implement Commonwealth and Federal environmental laws for promulgation as appropriate, based on the expertise of Department and other Commonwealth agency staff, Departmental advisory committees, boards and councils, and based on comments received during the public participation process. The draft document was available for a 60-day public comment period and received comments from 11 individuals and organizations. Clarifying revisions were made in response to the comments received, including adding environmental statutes to the list appearing on the first page of the policy, amending the regulatory review flow chart and the addition of two appendices.
Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Laura Edinger at ledinger@pa.gov or (717) 772-3277.
Effective Date: December 14, 2019
Draft Technical Guidance: New Guidance
DEP ID: 290-4100-001. Title: Radiation Protection Compliance & Enforcement Guidance. Description: This guidance establishes standard procedures for encouraging compliance with and enforcing the regulations in 25 Pa. Code Part I, Subpart D, Article V (relating to radiological health), which the Bureau of Radiation Protection (Bureau) has the authority to administer. The Bureau's regulatory responsibilities are authorized by the Radiation Protection Act (35 P.S. §§ 7110.101—7110.703), the Radon Certification Act (63 P.S. §§ 2001—2014) and the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Act (35 P.S. §§ 7130.101—7130.905).
Written Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments on this draft TGD through Monday, January 13, 2020. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. All comments, including comments submitted by e-mail, must include the commentator's name and address. Commentators are encouraged to submit comments using the Department's online eComment tool at www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eComment or by e-mail to ecomment@pa.gov. Written comments can be mailed 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 TGD can be directed to Kristina Hoffman at krihoffman@pa.gov or (717) 787-2480.
Effective Date: Upon publication of notice as final in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
PATRICK McDONNELL,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 19-1858. Filed for public inspection December 13, 2019, 9:00 a.m.]
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