The DEP Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on April 19 to hear presentations on the draft changes to DEP’s Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy and on the agency’s Environmental Education Program.

DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell is scheduled to give an update on agency activities and a DEP written report to Council on its activities is also available.

Environmental Justice Policy

Justin Dula, Director of DEP’s Office of Environmental Justice, will give the presentation on draft changes to DEP’s Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy that is now the subject of a public comment period and hearings.  Read more here.

Environmental Education

Bert Myers, DEP Environmental Education Program Supervisor, will provide an overview of the agency’s environmental education initiatives from administering the EE Grant Program, the PA FalconCam, developing resources for formal and non-formal educators and much more.

Click Here for a copy of his presentation.

Legacy Issues Report

The Council will also review a copy of a draft Legacy Issues Report covering legacy pollution issues in Pennsylvania to be submitted to DEP for consideration.

Public Comments

Individuals interested in providing public comments during the meeting must sign up prior to the start of the meeting by contacting Keith Salador at ksalador@pa.gov  or 717-787-8171.

The meeting will be held in Room 105 of the Rachel Carson Building starting at 12:30 p.m.  Click Here to register to join the meeting online via WebEx.  Audio only is available by calling: 415-655-0003, Access Code: 2633 881 4682.

For available handouts and more information, visit DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council webpage.  Questions should be directed to Keith Salador, Executive Director, ksalador@pa.gov or 717-787-8171.

[Posted: April 9, 2022]

4/11/2022