Senate Environmental Resources Committee Meets On Variety Of Legislation

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets on February 10 to consider the following bills--

EQB Counsel: Senate Bill 85 (Musto-D-Luzerne) authorizing the Environmental Quality Board to hire legal counsel.

Infrastructure Bond Fix: Senate Bill 86 (Musto-D-Luzerne) making a technical correction to the Water and Sewer Systems Assistance Act which authorized the successful $400 million bond issue passed by voters last November.

[Removed From Agenda -EQB Petitioning Changes: Senate Bill 114 (M.White-R-Venango) amending the Environmental Quality Board rulemaking petition process.]

Air Pollution Control Plans: Senate Bill 115 (M.White-R-Venango) amending the Air Pollution Control Act to publish the State Implementation Plan on line and requiring the review of the Plan by the House and Senate environmental committees.

Environmental Fund Reporting: Senate Bill 116 (M.White-R-Venango) requiring DEP to compile a comprehensive report on all special funds and restricted revenue accounts administered by the agency.

Hazardous Sites Fund Reporting: Senate Bill 118 (M.White-R-Venango) requiring the deposit of penalties assessed under the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act in the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund.

Energy Assistance: Senate Bill 156 (Tomlinson-R-Bucks) providing home energy assistance handship funds for home energy providers under the Department of Public Welfare.

Well Permit Fee:Regulation 7-430 - Environmental Quality Board Regulation setting Marcellus Shale Well Permit Fee.

Sen. Mary Jo White (R-Venango) serves as Majority Chair and Sen. Ray Musto (D-Luzerne) serves as Minority Chair of the Committee.