July 30, 2026

Regulations

Availability of Technical Guidance Documents

In the July 25th edition of the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the availability of new technical guidance documents (TGD). The new Public Water Supply Manual—Part II: Community System Design Standards TGD can be viewed here. This TGD provides detailed design and construction standards for community water systems and information on the procedures to be followed for community water systems to obtain a Public Water Supply Permit from DEP.

Governor's Regulatory Agenda

In the July 25th edition of the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the Governor's Office announced the availability of the Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Agendas. Executive Order 1996-1 requires all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor to submit for publication semi-annually an agenda of regulations under development or consideration.

• Full Regulatory Agenda
• DEP Regulatory Agenda
• DEP Non-Regulatory Agenda

In The News

US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool data centers

EPA Announces $30 Million to Support Small Water Systems and Advance Implementation of Real Water Technical Assistance

Centre County Recycling, Refuse Authority, Partners Expands Propane Cylinder Recycling Program

Grant Opportunities

Municipal Recycling Program Performance Grant

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a request for applications from municipalities for recycling performance grant assistance for recycling programs under section 904 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988 (Act 101) (53 P.S. § 4000.904). Municipalities include counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships, home rule municipalities, their authorities, councils of governments, consortiums or similar entities established by two or more municipalities under 53 Pa.C.S. Chapter 23 Subchapter A (relating to intergovernmental cooperation). This application period is for eligible materials recycled and marketed in Calendar Year 2025.

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