1952 Availability of technical guidance

Availability of Technical Guidance

[35 Pa.B. 5871]

   Technical guidance documents are available on the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) website at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: Participate). The ''Current Inventory'' heading is the Governor's list of nonregulatory guidance documents. The ''Final Documents'' heading is the link to a menu of the various Department bureaus and from there to each bureau's final technical guidance documents. The ''Draft Technical Guidance'' heading is the link to the Department's draft technical guidance documents.

   The Department will continue to revise its nonregulatory documents, as necessary, throughout 2005.

Ordering Paper Copies of Department Technical Guidance

   The Department encourages the use of the Internet to view guidance documents. When this option is not available, persons can order a bound paper copy of the latest inventory or an unbound paper copy of any of the final documents listed on the inventory by calling the Department at [phone].

   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.

Final Guidance--Minor Revision

   DEP ID: 563-2000-610. Title: Validating Abandoned Underground Mine Maps and Establishing Barrier Pillars. Description: Recent changes were made to the guidance to clarify the procedures applicable for the installation of closed-loop check survey station spads in rooms less than 600 feet. These changes will enhance the methods associated with establishing an accurate mine survey of abandoned mine voids. Effective Date: October 22, 2005. Contact: Questions regarding this technical guidance document should be directed to Gregory Shuler, P. G., [phone], [e-mail].

Draft Guidance

   DEP ID: 400-2000-301. Title: Policy for Permit Coordination. Description: This draft guidance identifies coordination procedures to be used by Department staff in the technical review and decision making of projects involving multiple Department permits or authorizations. The draft guidance complements Departmental guidance #400-2000-300: Model Permit Application Process of July 11, 1994. Written Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments on this draft technical guidance document by November 21, 2005. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. The Department will accept comments submitted by e-mail. A return name and address must be included in each e-mail transmission. Written comments should be submitted to Renee Bartholomew, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Field Operations, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 16th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063, [e-mail]. Effective Date: Upon publicationof notice as final in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Contact: Questions regarding the draft technical guidance document should be directed to Renee Bartholomew, [phone], [e-mail].

KATHLEEN A. McGINTY,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-1952. Filed for public inspection October 21, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]