First Meeting Of DEP Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force July 22
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The Department of Environmental Protection will hold the first meeting of the Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force on July 22 at DEP’s Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg starting at 1:00, according to a notice published in the July 4 PA Bulletin. Although DEP has not announced who the 34 members of the Task Force will be, Rep. Martina White(R-Philadelphia) issued a press release Thursday saying she had been named to the Task Force. The purpose and goals of the Task Force are to define a series of best practices to: — Plan, site and route pipelines in ways that avoid or reduce environmental and community impacts of pipeline development. — Amplify and engage in meaningful public participation regarding pipeline development. — Maximize opportunities for predictable and efficient permitting. — Employ construction methods that reduce environmental and community impacts. — Ensure pipeline safety and integrity during operation of the pipeline The Task Force, which Gov. Wolf created in May, will provide a final report to the Governor detailing the findings of the Task Force in February 2016. The notice said questions regarding the meeting can be directed to an email address: RA-EPPITF@pa.gov. More information about the meeting and an agenda will be published on DEP’s Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force webpage. NewsClips: Sunoco Seeks To Calm Fears On Mariner Pipeline Sunoco Hosts Forums On Mariner Pipeline In Southeast Pipeline Builder Gives $1.5M To Lancaster Conservation Groups Millions Of Gallons Needed To Test Lancaster Pipeline Uncertainty For Homeowners Along Lancaster Pipeline Pipelines Being Built In Luzerne Concern Residents |
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