Here's a quick update on environmentalissues in the House and Senate.

Manure Hauler Certification: House Bill 1809 (Egolf-R-Perry) creating a commercial manure hauler and broker certification program in the Department of Agriculture was approved by the House this week and sent to the Governor for his action. The legislation is designed to help make sure manure is applied to land in Pennsylvania in compliance with nutrient management program requirements, especially manure coming in from other states. The Governor has until July 2 to act on the bill.

State Forest Name: The Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee reported out Senate Bill 1160 (Gordner-R-Columbia) naming the Wyoming State Forest in Columbia and Northumberland counties after former Senator Ed Helfrick.

Joint Conservation Committee Newsletter: Checkout this month’s issue of Environmental Synopsis by the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee. It features a commentary by Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango), Chairman, on energy prices, a review of aquaculture, the jobs potential of renewable energy development, PA rivers added to the endangered rivers list and more.

6/25/2004