Availability of Technical Guidance [31 Pa.B. 1420] Technical guidance documents are on DEP's world wide web site (www.dep.state.pa.us) at the public participation center. The ''December 2000 Inventory'' heading is the governor's list of nonregulatory guidance documents. The ''Final Documents'' heading is the link to a menu of the various DEP bureaus and from there to each bureau's final technical guidance documents. The ''Draft Technical Guidance'' heading is the link to DEP's draft technical guidance documents.
DEP will continue to revise its nonregulatory documents, as necessary, throughout 2001.
Ordering Paper Copies of DEP Technical Guidance
DEP 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 DEP at (717) 783-8727.
In addition, bound copies of some of DEP's documents are available as DEP publications. Please 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 any questions or comments about a particular document should call the contact person whose name and phone number is listed with each document. Persons who have questions or comments in general should call Joe Sieber at (717) 783-8727.
Final Technical Guidance
DEP ID: 550-2100-008 Title: NPDES Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated With Construction Activities at Oil and Gas Wells Description: This guidance will work to assist DEP staff in implementing the 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102 NPDES Permit Requirements for stormwater discharges associated with construction activities at oil and gas wells. The document establishes a rational and reasonable basis for staff decisions which promote quality, timely, and consistent service to the public and regulated community. Effective Date: March 10, 2001 Contact: Ron Gilius at (717) 772-2199.
JAMES M. SEIF,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 01-412. Filed for public inspection March 9, 2001, 9:00 a.m.]
