Availability of Technical Guidance [42 Pa.B. 6599]
[Saturday, October 13, 2012]Technical guidance documents are available on the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) web site at http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us. The ''Technical Guidance Final Documents'' heading is the link to a menu of the various Department bureaus where each bureau's final technical guidance documents are posted. The ''Technical Guidance Draft Documents'' heading is the link to the Department's draft technical guidance documents.
Ordering Paper Copies of Department Technical Guidance
The Department encourages the use of the Internet to view and download technical guidance documents. When this option is not available, persons can order a paper copy of any of the Department's draft or final technical guidance documents 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 Technical Guidance Documents
Following is the current list of recent changes. Persons who have questions or comments about a particular document should call the contact person whose name and phone number is listed with each document.
Rescission of Technical Guidance
DEP ID: 254-2157-717. Title: Pumping Requirements for Construction and Demolition Waste Landfills in Non-Coal Mines. Description: This directive established a comprehensive Bureau policy on alternate means of determining pumping requirements for a facility that disposes of construction/demolition wastes in noncoal mines in this Commonwealth. This guidance is outdated and has been replaced with regulations, therefore, it is being rescinded and is no longer necessary.
Effective Date: November 16, 2012
Contact: Ali Tarquino Morris, (717) 783-2630 or altarquino@pa.gov.
DEP ID: 254-2157-718. Title: Liners for Construction and Demolition Waste Landfills. Description: This memorandum provided guidance concerning the liner requirements for construction and demolition waste landfills. This guidance is outdated and has been replaced with regulations, therefore, it is being rescinded and is no longer necessary.
Effective Date: November 16, 2012
Contact: Ali Tarquino Morris, (717) 783-2630 or altarquino@pa.gov.
DEP ID: 254-2160-762. Title: Management of Municipal Ash Waste from Resource Recovery Facilities. Description: This policy was developed to interpret existing State law and regulations concerning the management of municipal waste ash residue (fly ash and bottom ash) in this Commonwealth. Since the Department first established its municipal waste management regulations concerning ash management, numerous changes have taken place both at the Federal and State level. This policy explained and clarified the procedures for the handling of this waste stream to ensure consistent and uniform management by both incineration and landfill facility operators. This guidance is outdated and has been replaced with regulations, therefore, it is being rescinded and is no longer necessary.
Effective Date: November 16, 2012
Contact: Ali Tarquino Morris, (717) 783-2630 or altarquino@pa.gov.
DEP ID: 258-2000-765. Title: Residual Waste—General Permitting Procedure. Description: This policy was developed to establish a consistent and uniform general permitting process for the processing or beneficial use, or both, of residual waste. This guidance is outdated and the applicable permit application forms, information and fees are listed on the Department's web site. Therefore, it is no longer necessary and is being rescinded.
Effective Date: November 16, 2012
Contact: Ali Tarquino Morris, (717) 783-2630 or altarquino@pa.gov.
MICHAEL L. KRANCER,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 12-1999. Filed for public inspection October 12, 2012, 9:00 a.m.]
