Posted: | September 24, 2013 02:57 PM |
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From: | Senator Scott E. Hutchinson |
To: | All Senate members |
Subject: | Prohibiting Remote Surveillance by DEP |
In the near future I intend to introduce legislation amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) to prohibit the Department of Environmental Protection from using remote video and photo surveillance equipment to monitor for compliance with environmental statutes. This legislation results from an alarming case of the agency using an unmarked Bushnell 8MP Night Vision Trophy Camera to monitor activities at a DEP permitted worksite. It is important that the department retains its ability to conduct reasonable inspections to ensure environmental compliance; however, citizens should not be subject to video or photo surveillance by DEP, especially without their knowledge. Please join me in cosponsoring this legislation. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Justin Leventry of my office by calling 717-787-9684, or by email at jleventry@pasen.gov. |
Introduced as SB1174