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DEP invites comments on notification requirements for spills, discharges threatening to pollute streams; response to bills changing definition of water pollution

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 16 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed new technical guidance on Notification Requirements for Spills, Discharges and Other Incidents That Threaten To Cause Pollution of the Waters of the Commonwealth as required by the state Clean Streams Law.

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