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08/24/2020 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). | ||||||||||
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07/21/2020 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). | ||||||||||
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02/05/2020 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and HB 2025 (Struzzi), carbon tax. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB2025 | ||||||||||
10/28/2019 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding carbon emissions and climate. | ||||||||||
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06/19/2019 |
Environmental Resources & Energy; Local Government |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding regulatory compliance and costs associated with storm water management. | ||||||||||
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04/29/2019 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding Pennsylvania's nuclear waste containment. | ||||||||||
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10/14/2014 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding HR 426 (R. Miller), directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to review the Commonwealth's program for beneficial use of sewage sludge by land application. | ||||||||||
Transcript HR426 | ||||||||||
09/16/2014 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's coal regulations. | ||||||||||
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01/29/2014 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding HB 1565 (Hahn), amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, further providing for potential pollution. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1565 | ||||||||||
11/20/2013 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on HB 1699 (Ross), providing for the regulation of certain reciprocal internal combustion engines and pollution control requirements for demand response generators. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1699 | ||||||||||
09/17/2013 |
Environmental Resources & Energy; Game & Fisheries |
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Freeport | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding HB 1576 (Pyle), providing a process for the designation of certain species. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1576 | ||||||||||
08/26/2013 |
Environmental Resources & Energy; Game & Fisheries |
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Pottsville | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding HB 1576 (Pyle), providing a process for the designation of certain species. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1576 | ||||||||||
04/17/2013 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 343 (Miller), which would amend Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in conservation and natural resources, providing for water well construction standards. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB343 | ||||||||||
03/11/2013 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony from PENNVEST regarding implementation of a Nutrient Trading Program in partnership with DEP. | ||||||||||
04/07/2010 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Shavertown | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 2213 (George), which would further provide for definitions, for well permits, for well location restrictions, for protection of fresh groundwater and casing requirements and for protection of water supplies; provide for hydraulic fracturing chemicals and surface impoundments, for hydraulic fracture fluids monitoring and for use of surface impoundments for temporary flowback storage; and further providing for bonding, for enforcement orders, for penaltie | ||||||||||
Transcript HB2213 | ||||||||||
02/18/2010 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Clearfield | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 2213 (George), which would further provide for definitions, for well permits, for well location restrictions, for protection of fresh groundwater and casing requirements and for protection of water supplies; provide for hydraulic fracturing chemicals and surface impoundments, for hydraulic fracture fluids monitoring and for use of surface impoundments for temporary flow back storage; and further providing for bonding, for enforcement orders, for penalties | ||||||||||
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01/20/2010 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 1909 (George), which would provide for the appointment and duties of a Commonwealth Energy Advocate; establish and provide for the powers and duties of the Commonwealth Energy Procurement and Development Agency; and establish the Energy Procurement and Development Fund. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1909 | ||||||||||
12/16/2009 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on alternative applications for biosolids and sewage sludge. | ||||||||||
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05/27/2009 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 2791(George, 2007/2008), which would provide for Commonwealth Energy Advocate and for energy development authority. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB2791 | ||||||||||
05/21/2009 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 80 (Vitali), which would further provide for definitions and for alternative energy portfolio standards; and provide for sequestration facility permitting and for title to carbon dioxide, immunity and transfer of liability; establishing the Carbon Dioxide Indemnification Fund; provide for carbon dioxide sequestration facility and transportation pipeline on Commonwealth State forest lands; and provide for application of the Public Utility Code to tra | ||||||||||
Transcript HB80 | ||||||||||
04/15/2009 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on Marcellus Shale and their water reclamation plan. | ||||||||||
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03/31/2009 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on Marcellus Shale exploration. | ||||||||||
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09/30/2008 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on the Marcellus Shale formation and potential for exploration of gas drilling in that area. | ||||||||||
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09/09/2008 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Philadelphia | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding H.B. 54 (George)(Special Session), which would provide for an extension of rate caps and for an implementation of a least-cost portfolio approach at the end of rate cap period. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB54 | ||||||||||
08/05/2008 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Allentown | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding H.B. 54 (George)(Special Session) which would provide for an extension of rate caps and for an implementation of a least-cost portfolio approach at the end of rate cap period. | ||||||||||
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07/22/2008 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Pittsburgh | |||||||
The committee received testimony regarding H.B. 54 (George)(Special Session), which would provide for an extension of rate caps and for an implementation of a least-cost portfolio approach at the end of rate cap period. | ||||||||||
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03/26/2008 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Altoona | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B 54 (George)(Special Session), which would provide for an extension of rate caps and for an implementation of a least-cost portfolio approach at the end of rate cap period. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB54 | ||||||||||
02/12/2008 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 54 (George) which would provide for an extension of rate caps and for an implementation of a least-cost portfolio approach at the end of rate cap period. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB54 | ||||||||||
10/03/2007 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on Governor Rendell's proposed his energy independence for Pennsylvania. | ||||||||||
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08/30/2007 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Johnstown | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 1735 (Yewcic), which would amend Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for coal. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1735 | ||||||||||
05/30/2007 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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York | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 1200 (DePasquale), which would further provide for the powers of the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority and for authority indebtedness. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1200 | ||||||||||
02/14/2006 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on the long term energy strategy for Pennsylvania. | ||||||||||
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02/08/2006 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on prohibiting the Environmental Quality Board from adopting the clean vehicle standards adopted by California. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB2141 | ||||||||||
01/25/2006 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on the long term energy strategy for Pennsylvania. | ||||||||||
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12/06/2005 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on the long term energy strategy for PA. | ||||||||||
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11/16/2005 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on the long term energy strategy for PA. | ||||||||||
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11/01/2005 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on the long term energy strategy for PA. | ||||||||||
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10/18/2005 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on the long term energy strategy for PA. | ||||||||||
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09/27/2005 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 1249 (Rubley), which would provide for uniform environmental covenants. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1249 | ||||||||||
06/08/2004 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on the study of renewable portfolio standards. | ||||||||||
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05/25/2004 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 658 (Herman), which would further provide for energy development; abolishing the Energy Development Authority; establishing the Energy Partnership; and making an appropriation. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB658 | ||||||||||
04/14/2004 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 427 (Godshall), which would prohibit the sale or distribution of any gasoline containing methyl tertiary butyl ether; requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to report to the General Assembly; providing for public notice of spill; and imposing a penalty. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB427 | ||||||||||
04/13/2004 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 2250 (Ross), which would provide for the sale of electric energy generated from renewable and environmentally beneficial sources, for the acquisition of electric energy generated from renewable and environmentally beneficial sources by electric distribution and supply companies and for the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB2250 | ||||||||||
04/01/2004 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 2275 (Argall), which would provide for municipal regulation of the deposit, disposal or land application of water dredge material; and requiring a public referendum under certain circumstances. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB2275 | ||||||||||
12/17/2003 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 2035 (McIlhinney), which would provide for minimum energy efficiency standards for certain appliances and equipment; and providing for the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and of the Attorney General. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB2035 | ||||||||||
10/14/2003 | Environmental Resources & Energy | Subcommittee on Energy |
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Harrisburg | ||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 121 (Bard), which would authorize investment tax credits for qualified alternative energy enterprises; establishing the Pennsylvania Clean Energy Fund; and making a transfer of funds. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB121 | ||||||||||
04/11/2003 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Abington | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 120 (Bard), which would further provide for the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Fund; H.B. 125 (Hershey) which would further provide for definitions, for purchases of alternative fuel vehicles and for minimum school building design standards. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB120 , HB125 | ||||||||||
03/27/2002 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on the Growing Greener Program that was established by Act 68 of 1999, and was known as the Environmental Stewardship Watershed Protection Act. | ||||||||||
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02/20/2002 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 2230 (Hershey), which would authorize the establishment and administration of a Statewide program to promote water conservation and the efficient use of existing water resources; require a State Water Plan; and impose additional powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection and the Environmental Hearing Board. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB2230 | ||||||||||
10/25/2001 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 1591 (Dailey), which would provide for the regulation of the location and construction of water wells, for licensing water-well contractors and for the collection of information on groundwater quality and quantity; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1591 | ||||||||||
06/14/2001 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 1467 (Hershey), which would relate to blasting licenses issued by the Department of Environmental Protection. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1467 | ||||||||||
06/07/2001 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 1436 (S. H. Smith), which would require host municipality agreements for certain municipal and residual waste facilities; and providing for a moratorium and for proximity to State parks. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1436 | ||||||||||
05/09/2001 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 300 (Smith, B.), which would provide for management of outdoor night lighting. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB300 | ||||||||||
07/19/2000 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Warren | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 1636 (Lynch), which would provide for designation and conservation of exceptional value waters. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1636 | ||||||||||
05/17/2000 |
Agriculture & Rural Affairs; Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on the issue of land application of biosolids. | ||||||||||
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02/16/2000 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on current and proposed bonding requirements on Coal Mining. | ||||||||||
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12/14/1999 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on current and proposed bonding requirements on Coal Mining. | ||||||||||
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05/23/1999 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 747 (Smith S.), which would provide for a three-year moratorium on the issuance of certain permits for landfills and resource recovery facilities and commercial residual waste disposal facilities; | ||||||||||
Transcript HB747 | ||||||||||
08/13/1998 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 2236 (Mundy), which would provide for transportation of waste tires, permits, bonds and penalties. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB2236 | ||||||||||
07/07/1998 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 2625 (Schroder), which would provid for intergovernmental cooperation, for preparation of the comprehensive zoning plan, for zoning ordinance provisions, for zoning purposes and for development and implementation of an integrated water resources plan. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB2625 | ||||||||||
09/09/1997 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Findlay | |||||||
The committee received testimony on storm water management | ||||||||||
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08/26/1997 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Doylestown | |||||||
The committee received testimony on storm water management. | ||||||||||
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06/24/1997 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on coal cleanup and reclamation. | ||||||||||
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06/18/1997 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Tunkhannock | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 1975 (Major), which would known as the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act, further defining "surface mining." | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1975 | ||||||||||
06/17/1997 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on storm water and other water issues. | ||||||||||
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07/16/1996 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 979 (Michlovic), which would permit counties to form storm water management districts for the purpose of regulating storm water within designated watershed boundaries. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB979 | ||||||||||
07/15/1996 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 979 (Michlovic), which would permit counties to form storm water management districts for the purpose of regulating storm water within designated watershed boundaries. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB979 | ||||||||||
01/17/1996 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 200 (Fargo), which would provide for wetlands conservation and management; further providing for eminent domain; providing for penalties and remedies; establishing the Wetlands Conservation Fund; conferring powers and duties upon the Department of Environmental Resources; and making an appropriation. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB200 | ||||||||||
09/14/1995 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 1929 (Argall), which would relating to the recycling and reuse of waste tires; providing for the proper disposal of waste tires and the cleanup of stockpiled tires; providing remediation grants for the cleanup of tire piles ; providing for a household hazardous waste program. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1929 | ||||||||||
08/29/1995 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Titusville | |||||||
The committee received testimony on the wetlands issues and legislation within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. | ||||||||||
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08/25/1995 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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The committee received testimony on H.B. 200 (Fargo), which would provide for wetlands conservation and management; further providing for eminent domain; providing for penalties and remedies; establishing the Wetlands Conservation Fund; conferring powers and duties upon the Department of Environmental Resources; and making an appropriation. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB200 | ||||||||||
04/27/1995 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Harrisburg | |||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 1400 (Reber), which would createing the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources consisting of certain functions of the Department of Environmental Resources and the Department of Community Affairs; renaming the DER as the Department of Environmental Protection; defining the role of the Environmental Quality Board in the Department of Environmental Protection; making changes to responsibilities of the State Conservation commission. | ||||||||||
Transcript HB1400 | ||||||||||
03/16/1995 | Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Hershey | |||||||
The committee received testimony on S.B. 1 (Brightbill), S.B. 11 (Stewart) and S.B. 12 (Belan), which would regulate industrial site cleanup and liabilities | ||||||||||
Transcript SB1 , SB11 , SB12 | ||||||||||
09/16/1993 |
Business and Economic Development; Environmental Resources & Energy |
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Johnstown | |||||||
The committee received testimony on S.B. 528 (Belan), S.B. 650 (Stewart), S.B. 972 (Brightbill), H.B. 952 (Veon) and H.B. 1895 (Lescovitz), all of which would provide for the voluntary cleanup of abandoned industrial sites; further defining the cleanup responsibilities of innocent prospective purchasers; and further providing for grants to defray costs of comprehensive site assessments by prospective purchasers of abandoned industrial sites. | ||||||||||
HB952 , HB1895 , SB528 , SB650 , SB972 | ||||||||||
11/24/1986 | Environmental Resources & Energy | Edinboro | ||||||||
The committee received testimony on H.B. 514 (Kosinski) which would investigate the lottery. | ||||||||||
HB514 |