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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 20-609

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Availability of Technical Guidance

[50 Pa.B. 2341]
[Saturday, May 2, 2020]

 Technical guidance documents (TGD) are available on the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) web site at www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/elibrary/. 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: New Guidance

 DEP ID: 150-4200-001. Title: Microbiology Incubation Units. Description: This guidance provides laboratory management with the tools to develop procedures for maintenance and verification of incubation units used for microbiological testing that meet the requirements for laboratory accreditation. This TGD was available for public comment August 24, 2019, through September 23, 2019. The Department received comments from four individuals and based on the suggestions provided, adjusted the guidance accordingly.

 Contact: Questions regarding this TGD should be directed to Martina McGarvey at mmcgarvey@pa.gov or (717) 346-8618.

 Effective Date: May 2, 2020

 DEP ID: 150-4200-002. Title: Guidelines for Sample Collection, Receipt, and Handling. Description: This guidance provides laboratory management with the tools to develop sample collection, receiving, handling and reporting procedures that meet the requirements for laboratory accreditation. This TGD was available for public comment August 24, 2019, through September 23, 2019. The Department received comments from one individual and based on the suggestions provided, adjusted the guidance accordingly.

 Contact: Questions regarding this TGD should be directed to Martina McGarvey at mmcgarvey@pa.gov or (717) 346-8618.

 Effective Date: May 2, 2020

PATRICK McDONNELL, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 20-609. Filed for public inspection May 1, 2020, 9:00 a.m.]


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