Availability of Technical Guidance [44 Pa.B. 7136]
[Saturday, November 8, 2014]Technical guidance documents are available on the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) web site at 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.
Final Technical Guidance Documents: Rescission
DEP ID: 254-2167-708. Title: Procedures for Container/Vehicle Decontamination and Small Spill Clean-Up. Description: This policy provided guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting reusable containers and vehicles that are used for the transportation of infectious and chemotherapeutic waste (ICW), including clean-up guidelines to be followed in instances of accidental spills and leaks that may occur during the transportation of ICW and procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable containers after each use. This guidance is outdated; therefore, it is being rescinded.
DEP ID: 254-2167-712. Title: Clarification of the Permit-By-Rule Provision for Mixed Waste with Residual Waste. Description: This policy clarified how the permit-by-rule provisions should be implemented for generators that incinerate a mixed waste stream (for example, municipal waste mixed with regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste or residual waste mixed with regulated medical or chemotherapeutic waste). This guidance is outdated; therefore, it is being rescinded.
DEP ID: 254-2167-709. Title: Clarification of Requirements Related to Storage Bags. Description: This policy provided guidance related to disposable plastic bags when used for the storage of ICW. This guidance is outdated and contains information that was incorporated into the Department's ICW regulations published in December 2000; therefore, it is being rescinded.
DEP ID: 254-2167-725. Title: Clarification on the Temporary Storage and In-Transit Provisions During Transportation or Transfer. Description: This policy provides guidance relating to the exemption from permit requirements where ICW is temporarily stored. This guidance is outdated and contains information that was incorporated into the Department's ICW regulations published in December 2000; therefore, it is being rescinded.
DEP ID: 254-2167-702. Title: Clarification on the Identification of an Infectious Waste Generator. Description: This guidance assisted generators in determining whether, by virtue of the activities they conduct, they are required to follow the regulations for the management of infectious waste. This guidance is outdated; therefore, it is being rescinded.
DEP ID: 254-2167-703. Title: Clarification on the Commingling of Infectious and Chemotherapeutic Waste. Description: This policy provides guidance related to the commingled onsite storage and subsequent transport of ICW in one container. This guidance is outdated and contains information that was incorporated into the Department's ICW regulations published in December 2000; therefore, it is being rescinded.
Effective Date: November 8, 2014
Contact: Keith Ashley, (717) 787-2553, riashley@pa.gov.
DANA K. AUNKST,
Acting Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 14-2322. Filed for public inspection November 7, 2014, 9:00 a.m.]
