The Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets June 27 to consider limitations on the siting of certain waste facilities and increased funding for Low-Income Weatherization Programs. The bills include:

· House Bill 913 (Vereb-R-Montgomery) providing for a Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program and authorizing additional funding; and

· House Bill 1164 (Wansacz-D-Luzerne) requiring host community agreements and prohibiting municipal and residual waste facilities near State Parks.

Rep. Bud George (D-Clearfield) serves as Chair of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango) serves as Minority Chair.

6/22/2007