The Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee will hold its June 2008 Environmental Issues Forum on June 16, 2008 at 12 noon in Room 205, Matthew J. Ryan Building, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.

Guest speakers will be PennTAP Program Director Wayne Figurelle, Special Initiatives Specialist Kevin Abbey and Clean Manufacturing Specialist Warren Weaver. PennTAP supports technology-based economic development by helping Pennsylvania companies improve their competitiveness by providing a limited amount of free technology assistance to help resolve specific technical needs.

The speakers will provide an overview of PennTAP, its role in the commonwealth's energy efficiency, energy conservation and alternative energy initiatives, including energy assessment plans, and provide information about the agency's environmental, health, safety and energy assistance programs.

6/13/2008