Members of the General Assembly have all but gone home for the summer, except for signing some bills, holding committee hearings and informational meetings, but the discussion over the Governor’s environmental spending plan continues.

Contents - On the Hill

· “Green Ribbon Commission” to Help Develop Environmental Funding Proposal

· Follow-Up Comments On Growing Greener Offer Mixed Reviews

· Funding for Odor-Reducing Compost Technology Included in Budget

· Quick Updates: Guaranteed Energy Savings Contracts, Chesapeake Bay Education Program

In Other News

· DEP Secretary Outlines Administration’s Priorities for DEP

· EPA Offers New Tool for Achieving Smart Growth and Water Quality Goals

· DEP Energy Advisory Board Discusses Advanced Portfolio Standard

· Rendell Administration Asks End State Preemption of Energy Efficiency Standards

· “Better Roads, Cleaner Streams” Workshop a Success

· Communities, Groups Can Now Apply for DCNR Conservation Partnership Grants

· SRBC to Hold Groundwater Management Plan Workshops

· Izaak Walton League Issues Revamped Clean Water Action Kit

· New Volunteer Program Seeking Well Masters

· Reclamation Advisory Board Releases 2003 Annual Report

· Pennsylvania Game News Is 75 Years Young!

· DEP Seeks New Director of Land Recycling & Waste Management

Taking Positive Actions

· “Pollution Prevention” - GreenWorks for Pennsylvania

· Wood Products Manufacturer Becomes More Efficient, Environment Friendly

· Call for Nominations for Northeast Environmental Partnership Awards

Watershed NewsClips

Regulations

Technical Guidance & Permits

· New draft policy on Public Participation

· Water quality review of Wissahickon Creek in Montgomery County.

· Final Policy on Public Access to Information Policy

· Final General Operating Permit for Small Gas and No. 2 Oil Fired Combustion Units

· Final General Permit Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Rehabilitation or Replacement of Water Obstructions and Encroachments and 401 Water Quality Certification

7/9/2004