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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 21-2070

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Availability of Technical Guidance

[51 Pa.B. 7784]
[Saturday, December 11, 2021]

 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: New Guidance

 DEP ID: 563-2112-613. Title: Remining of Areas with Pre-existing Pollutional Discharges. Description: This guidance reflects the current Subchapter F/G regulations that were published on October 22, 2016. The purpose of this guidance is to identify and explain conditions that must be met to qualify for and obtain a Subchapter F/G permit authorization (remining of areas of pre-existing pollutional discharges) and the obligations of a mine operator under that permit. This guidance addresses procedures to be followed to modify these permit types and the standards to be met to qualify for bond release. In response to public comment, the title has been changed from the published draft. Additional clarifications were added to the background information to explain the term ''remining.''

 Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Sharon Hill at shill@pa.gov or (717) 787-6842.

 Effective Date: December 11, 2021

Rescission of Technical Guidance

 DEP ID: 563-2112-610. Title: Determining Eligibility of Pre-existing Pollutional Discharges under Subchapter F or G Permits. Description: This guidance is no longer applicable. Information regarding eligibility for coverage under Subchapters F or G of the coal surface mining regulations (''remining''), has been consolidated and updated in a new guidance: 563-2112-613 Remining of Areas with Pre-existing Pollutional Discharges.

 Contact: Questions regarding this TGD can be directed to Sharon Hill at shill@pa.gov or (717) 787-6842.

 Effective Date: December 11, 2021

PATRICK McDONNELL, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 21-2070. Filed for public inspection December 10, 2021, 9:00 a.m.]


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