The General Assembly is scheduled to be in session again the week of June 21 and the following week. It appears things are coming together on slots, property tax relief and the budget generally. The Growing Greener III initiative (explained below) as a whole isn’t getting much traction, but pieces are.

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On the Hill

· Senate Moves 3 Bill Environmental Package, Plus Fireworks Bill

· Senate/House Move Sewer-Water Project Funding Bills

· Alternative Fuels Incentive Bills Positioned for House Consideration

· House Committee OKs Energy Savings, Waste Tire Legislation

· Growing Greener III on Several Fronts, Park Fees Mentioned

· Quick Updates: Manure Hauler Certification, Transit Funding, Fish License Increase

In Other News

· DEP Posts Application for Small Business Advantage Program

· Storage Tank Indemnification Board Warns Governor of Possible Fee Increases

· Four River Conservation Plans Finished, Added to DCNR Registry

· Deer Management Assistance Program Applications Deadline July 1

· Save the Dates! Recycling, National Women’s Forum, Watershed Conference

· Adding Supply Chain Value Through Environmental Excellence

· EPA Awards Brownfields Grants in 42 States, PA Gets Its Share

· EPA Tracks Environmental Progress in 12 Key Industry Sectors

· EPA Adjusts Conformity Regulations to Meet New Air Quality Standards

Taking Positive Actions

· New Public TV Series on Natural Heroes Coming to a Station Near You

· Students Begin Unique Water Sampling Project in Erie

· PA National Guard Wins National Environmental Award

· Chairman of the Ned Smith Center Campaign offers a $100,000 Challenge

· New Book Chronicles History of Trout Unlimited and Environmental

Watershed NewsClips

Regulations

· EQB OK’s regs, Next meeting July 20

Technical Guidance

· Nothing new this week

6/18/2004