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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 22-385

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Availability of Technical Guidance

[52 Pa.B. 1537]
[Saturday, March 12, 2022]

 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.

Draft TGD: Substantive Revision

 DEP ID: 012-0501-002. Title: Environmental Justice Policy. Description: This policy outlines the opportunities for engagement with individuals in Environmental Justice (EJ) areas during its permit review process. Additionally, the draft policy integrates EJ considerations into Department-wide operations including, interagency collaboration and EJ planning; EJ mapping, resource and data development; grant program practices; translation processes; and EJ training for Department staff and external partners.

 Written Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments on this draft policy through Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Comments, including comments submitted by e-mail, must include the commentator's name and address. Commentators are encouraged to submit written comments using the Department's online eComment tool for Policies 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.

 Public Hearings: The Department will hold three virtual public hearings for the purpose of accepting comments on the draft Environmental Justice Policy. Verbal testimony is limited to 5 minutes for each witness. Organizations are limited to designating one witness to present testimony on their behalf at one hearing. Witnesses may provide testimony by means of telephone or Internet connection. Video demonstrations and screen sharing by witnesses will not be permitted. The hearings will be held as follows:

 Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 12 p.m.

 Persons wishing to reserve time to present testimony at a hearing must contact Glenda Davidson at (717) 783-4759 or RA-EPOEJ@pa.gov at least 24 hours in advance of the hearing. Language interpretation services are available upon request. Persons in need of language interpretation services must contact Glenda Davidson a week in advance of each hearing.

 Information on how to access the hearings will be available on the EJ webpage and found through the Public Participation tab on the Department's web site at www.dep.pa.gov (select ''Public Participation,'' then ''Environmental Justice''). Prior to each hearing, individuals should visit the EJ webpage for the most current information for accessing each hearing.

 Members of the public wishing to observe the public hearing without providing testimony are also directed to access the EJ webpage. Those who have not registered with Glenda Davidson in advance as described previously will remain muted for the duration of the public hearing.

 Persons in need of accommodations as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact (717) 783-4759 or through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.

 Contact: Questions regarding this policy can be directed to John Brakeall at jbrakeball@pa.gov or (717) 783-9731.

 Effective Date: Upon publication of notice as final in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

PATRICK McDONNELL, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 22-385. Filed for public inspection March 11, 2022, 9:00 a.m.]


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