On April 11, the Environmental Quality Board approved these three final rulemakings--

-- Radiological Health Program Fee Increases covering x-ray and other radiation-producing machines (10,400), 145 accelerator licenses, 375 vendors and 800 specific and general licenses issued to radioactive material users.

            The final regulation increases fees by a total of $1,618,410 to avoid funding deficits starting in FY 2024-25.

-- Stream Redesignation Package Including Dunbar Creek and other watersheds.

-- Noncoal Mining Regulation clarification and corrections.

The next scheduled meeting will be held on May 9.

For copies of available handouts, visit the Environmental Quality Board webpage. Questions should be directed to Laura Griffin at laurgriffi@pa.gov or (717) 772-3277.

[Posted: April 11, 2023]

4/17/2023