NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Availability of Technical Guidance
[53 Pa.B. 432]
[Saturday, January 14, 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: Minor Revision
DEP ID: 250-4110-001. Title: Notices of Violation. Description: This TGD establishes a formal methodology to ensure all Department Bureau of Waste Management inspectors across this Commonwealth cite similar violations consistently. This document also ensures that all regulated facilities subject to inspection are notified of violations as soon as possible. Minor changes to this TGD include removal of outdated references and minor grammatical corrections.
Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Derek Bartram at dbartram@pa.gov or (717) 787-2693.
Effective Date: January 14, 2023
Final TGD: Minor Revision
DEP ID: 250-4180-302. Title: Calculation of Civil Penalties. Description: This TGD provides policy and procedure for the calculation of civil penalties so that civil penalties are calculated uniformly within the Department's Bureau of Waste Management. Revisions include removal of outdated references, update to minimum penalty amounts to coincide with regulatory requirements and grammatical corrections.
Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Derek Bartram at dbartram@pa.gov or (717) 787-2693.
Effective Date: January 14, 2023
Final TGD: Minor Revision
DEP ID: 250-4000-003. Title: Violations Requiring an Extended Time Period to Correct. Description: This TGD ensures violations are corrected within 180 days from date of occurrence and that uncorrected violations become the subject of an enforceable document consistently across all Department regions. Minor changes to this TGD include removal of outdated references and minor grammatical corrections.
Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Derek Bartram at dbartram@pa.gov or (717) 787-2693.
Effective Date: January 14, 2023
Final TGD: Minor Revision
DEP ID: 250-4000-001. Title: Citing Inspection Violations. Description: This TGD establishes a uniform methodology and consistency across all Department regions for citing violations within municipal, residual and hazardous waste programs. Minor changes to this TGD include removal of outdated references and minor grammatical corrections.
Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Derek Bartram at dbartram@pa.gov or (717) 787-2693.
Effective Date: January 14, 2023
Final TGD: Minor Revision
DEP ID: 250-3120-320. Title: Execution of Release Forms by Waste Management Field Inspectors. Description: This TGD establishes procedure for Department Bureau of Waste Management employees when asked to sign a waiver of liability or release from liability as a condition to enter the premises for the purpose of conducting an inspection. Minor revisions include formatting and grammatical corrections, and removal of outdated information.
Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Derek Bartram at dbartram@pa.gov or (717) 787-2693.
Effective Date: January 14, 2023
RAMEZ ZIADEH, P.E.,
Acting Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-53. Filed for public inspection January 13, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]
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