Permitting and Technical Section

Mining-related Permitting and Technical Topics

This section of BMP is responsible for the following activities related to mining-related permitting and technical topics:

• Permit application forms (Coal, Noncoal and NPDES) and e-permitting apps
• Permit reporting forms
• Permit templates (Coal, Noncoal and NPDES)
• General permits (Coal, Noncoal and NPDES)
• Scientific and technical investigation and support for Bureau of District Mining Operations
• Beneficial Use of Coal Ash - Coal Ash Certification process and statewide listing
• Technical Guidance Documents (policy)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Publications and fact sheets
• Coordination of technical issues with other DEP Bureaus and outside agencies
• Act 54 reporting
  
• General public information related to active mining regulations:
  • Underground Coal Mining
  • Surface Coal Mining
  • Noncoal/Industrial Minerals Mining
  • Water Supplies Affected by Mining
  • Sinkholes

Contact Permits and Technical Services at RA-epminingpermits@pa.gov
This address is for informal requests only. If you are seeking DEP records, find the General or Informal File Review of Department of Environmental Protection Records request form below.

You may submit a Right to Know legal request form via e-mail to EP-DEP-RTK@pa.gov