As noted in previous posts, PADEP has organized an effort to revise its BMP Manual (released December 2006).  A Manual Revision Committee was formed and as a result of a meeting in September, 9 sub-groups were formed and assigned specific topics.

The sub-groups have been meeting during the Fall.  Some controversy has emerged regarding this revision process, leading PADEP to reduce its direct sponsorship of its process. Nevertheless, the Revision Committee and sub-groups are meeting again today (Dec. 15) at the South Central PADEP Regional Office to summarize and review sub-group findings and determine future actions.

We will report next week on the outcomes.

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