The House Environmental Resources and  Energy Committee is scheduled to meet June 11 to consider House Bill 1557 (Gabler-R-Clearfield) that eliminates the ability of coal refuse disposal site operators to temporarily cease operations for 21 year and still retain their permit.

The legislation would require DEP to adopt the same temporary cessation requirements as the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.

The meeting will be held in Room B-31 Main Capitol starting at 10:00 a.m.  Click Here to watch the meeting online.

Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) serves as Majority Chair of the House Environmental Committee and can be contacted by calling 717-783-1707 or sending email to: dmetcalf@pahousegop.com. Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) serves as Minority Chair and can be contacted by calling 717-787-7647 or sending email to: gvitali@pahouse.net.

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[Posted: June 5, 2019]

6/10/2019