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    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

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    Field Programs List


    ProgramDescriptionField Office
    Air QualityReviews permit applications, inspects facilities regarding air pollution concerns and compliance with Air Pollution Control Act, and monitors asbestos removal projects.All Regional Offices
    Emergency ResponseResponds to environmental accidents or emergencies, providing assistance to local and county fire companies and private cleanup companies.All Regional Offices
    Environmental CleanupOversees remediation of contaminated land and water. Implements the Land Recycling Program (Act 2) and Hazardous Sites Cleanup Program. Assists in monitoring and cleanup of federal facilities and federal Superfund sites. All Regional Offices
    Mining: Coal and Industrial MineralsReviews permit applications for and inspects facilities that conduct coal and industrial mineral extractions. Administers Mine Subsidence Insurance Program.All District Mining Offices
    Mining: Mine SafetyInspects underground mines and conducts related activities to protect miners and the public from hazards associated with underground mining. Provides safety-related training to mine operatorsNew Stanton
    Pottsville
    Mining: Abandoned Mine ReclamationResolves problems associated with mine fires, subsidence, dangerous highwalls and other hazards at abandoned mines. Participates in abatement and treatment of acid mine drainage discharging from abandoned mines.Wilkes Barre
    Cambria
    Office of Energy and Technology DevelopmentProvides pollution prevention and compliance assistance information to the public and regulated communities. Conducts site visits to regulated facilities. Participates in outreach programs. Serves as DEP's principal office for energy policy, the assessment of energy and environmental technology and the promotion of the use of appropriate technology to address environmental problems. All Regional Offices
    Oil & GasReviews permit applications for and inspects oil and gas well drilling activities.Northcentral, Southwest, and Northwest Regional Offices
    Radiation ProtectionInspects users of radioactive materials and radiation equipment, e.g., x-ray equipment. Conducts programs for radiation source control and surveillance, radon monitoring and remediation, site decommissioning, and responds to radiological and nuclear power plant emergencies.Southeast, Southcentral and Southwest Regional Offices
    Storage TanksReviews registration applications for and inspects aboveground and underground storage tanks. Administers program regarding qualifications of persons and companies that conduct inspection, cleanup and related activities regarding storage tanks.All Regional Offices
    Vector ManagementImplements the West Nile Virus and Black Fly control programs All Regional Offices
    Waste ManagementReviews permit applications for and conducts inspections related to municipal, residual, hazardous, and medical waste transportation, storage, treatment and disposal. Administers recycling and waste planning programs.All Regional Offices
    Water Management: Dam SafetyReviews permit applications and inspects dams regarding concerns about the safety of dams.All Regional Offices
    Water Management: SewageAdministers programs relating to municipal sewer systems and sewage facilities planning.All Regional Offices
    Water Management: Soils and WaterwaysReviews wetlands, encroachment, and erosion and sedimentation control permit applications and conducts inspections in these areasAll Regional Offices
    Water Management: Water PollutionReviews NPDES, sewage and stormwater permit applications for and inspects water pollution discharges.All Regional Offices
    Watershed ManagementAssists in formation of watershed associations. Provides information and assistance on grant opportunities, and serves as a liaison between community groups and other DEP programs.All Regional Offices
    Water Supply ManagementReviews permit applications for and inspects public water suppliers and bottled water suppliers. Conducts program regarding detection of West Nile Virus. Reviews herbicide, algaecide and fish control chemicals permit applications in conjunction with the Fish and Boat Commission.All Regional Offices