Availability of Technical Guidance [33 Pa.B. 1672] Technical guidance documents are on the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) website (www.dep.state.pa.us) at the Public Participation Center page. The ''January 2003 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 2003.
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 (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 any 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
DEP ID: 363-2134-013. Title: Permit Guidelines for Phased NPDES Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity Permits, Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control Permits, and Chapter 105, Waterways Restoration Project Permits. Description: The Department's Phased Permit Guidelines for construction and waterway restoration activities promotes the development of long-range project plans, provides for public participation, ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations, eliminates redundant application and permit processing functions and streamlines the permitting process. Effective Date: March 29, 2003. Contact: Ken Reisinger, (717) 787-6827, kreisinge@state.pa.us.
KATHLEEN A. MCGINTY,
Acting Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-569. Filed for public inspection March 28, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]
