Availability of Technical Guidance [40 Pa.B. 3606]
[Saturday, June 26, 2010]Technical guidance documents are available on the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) web site at http://www.depweb.state.pa.us (DEP Keywords: ''eLibrary''). 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.
The Department will continue to revise its nonregulatory documents, as necessary, throughout 2010.
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.
Notice of Availability
DEP ID: 012-0200-005. Title: Public Access to Information and Right to Know Law Policy. Description: Public Access to Information and Right to Know Law Policy clarifies the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) existing practices in an effort to assure compliance with the Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) and clarifies in writing specific policies and procedures regarding Department information. It informs the public how to obtain Department records and how to dispute a Department determination under the RTKL that does not grant access to those records. The policy also makes records procedures more clear, uniform and efficient. This policy applies to all requests under the RTKL for access to Department records. This policy also discusses other means of obtaining information from the Department. The policy applies to all recorded information, regardless of whether the information exists in written or electronic format. Contact: Questions concerning this policy should be directed to Dawn Schaef at dschaef@state.pa.us or (717) 787-2043.
Effective Date: June 3, 2010.
JOHN HANGER,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 10-1167. Filed for public inspection June 25, 2010, 9:00 a.m.]
