The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has postponed the April 8 and April 14 hearings scheduled to receive comments on the potential impacts of joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to reduce carbon pollution from power plants due to concerns about COVID-19.

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Committee said he hopes to reschedule the hearings at a later date.

The Committee also canceled hearings on RGGI March 18 and March 25 in Harrisburg due to coronavirus concerns.

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Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) serves as Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Committee and can be contacted by calling 717-787-3280 or sending email to: gyaw@pasen.gov.   Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-Bucks) serves as Minority Chair and can be contacted by calling 717-787-7305 or sending email to: senatorsantarsiero@pasenate.com.

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