1277 Availability of technical guidance

Availability of Technical Guidance

[31 Pa.B. 3820]

   Technical guidance documents are on DEP's website (www.dep.state.pa.us) at the public participation center. The ''July 2001 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 [phone].

   In addition, bound copies of some of DEP's documents are available as DEP 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 the document. Persons who have questions or comments in general should call Joe Sieber at [phone].

Draft Technical Guidance

   DEP ID: 392-2130-013 Title: Policy for Protecting Aquatic Resources and Related Stream Uses In Processing Approvals for Water Rights Acquisitions in Certain Waters of the Commonwealth Description: This policy establishes a method for determining appropriate flows in certain cold-water streams, generally of 100 square mile drainage or less, that support naturally reproducing trout populations. The policy enables the Department to condition surface water allocation permits to prevent degradation of special protection waters and to maintain and protect existing and designated aquatic life uses defined in Chapter 93 of the Department's regulations. Anticipated Effective Date: September 8, 2001 Comment Period Ends: August 13, 2001 Contact: William Gast at [phone] or email to [e-mail].

DAVID E. HESS,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 01-1277. Filed for public inspection July 13, 2001, 9:00 a.m.]