PennVEST Holds Public Meeting On Intended Use Plan For Federal Stimulus Money April 1

The PA Infrastructure Investment Authority will hold a public meeting on April 1 on the intended use plans for the additional water infrastructure funding made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

 

The meeting will be held in Room 105 Rachel Carson Building, Harrisburg starting at 1:00.

The Commonwealth's allocation of funding for the DWSRF from the ARRA is approximately $65.6 million. Of this amount, approximately $2.6 million will be set-aside for program administration. The usual requirement for a 20 percent state match has been waived.

 

The Commonwealth's allocation of funding for the CWSRF from the ARRA is approximately $155.2 million. Of this amount approximately $6.2 million will be set-aside for program administration. The usual requirement for a 20 percent state match has been waived.

 

It is not necessary to appear at the public meeting to present comments on the narrative portion of the intended use plans. Interested persons may also submit written comments to the Department.

 

Written comments will be considered equivalent to oral statements presented at the meeting. To be considered by the Department and PENNVEST, the written comments must be received by the Division of Technical and Financial Assistance by close of business, April 15. (formal notice)

 

A copy of the intended use plans will be posted on DEP's Municipal Finance Information webpage or more information is available by contacting the Division of Technical and Financial Assistance at 717-787-0122.