NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Availability of Technical Guidance
[53 Pa.B. 1247]
[Saturday, March 4, 2023]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 TGD: Substantive Revision
DEP ID: 294-2309-002. Title: Pennsylvania Radon Mitigation Standards. Description: The Pennsylvania Radon Mitigation Standards (PA RMS) detail how radon mitigators can install mitigation systems that conform to the regulatory requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240 (relating to radon certification). These standards were first published in 1997. Since that time, additional field experience has been gained and additional National radon mitigation standards have been published. These changes prompted a revision of the PA RMS, including the following revisions and additions: changing configurations to avoid condensation around fans; suggested sealants and materials that are not permitted as sealants; active sub-slab depressurization systems can be exhausted at ground level instead of the current roofline level; new electrical information was obtained for low-voltage and direct-current fan use; recommended materials for exterior pipe vents; and the recommendation to consider use of an active radon warning device on the active sub-slab depressurization piping in addition to the U-tube manometer.
This TGD was published as a draft at 52 Pa.B. 6784 (October 29, 2022). The Department received no comments on the draft TGD. The final TGD is identical to the draft TGD, except for correction of reference errors.
Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Robert Lewis at rolewis@pa.gov or (717) 783-9485.
Effective Date: March 4, 2023
RICHARD NEGRIN,
Acting Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-296. Filed for public inspection March 3, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]
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