PEC Statement on Latest EPA Threat
On March 12, Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the Environmental Protection Agency intends to undo dozens of critical environmental protections, including EPA’s 2009 scientific finding
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Here you’ll find information, analysis, important dates, and status updates on pending state legislation and regulation that affects environmental and conservation efforts in Pennsylvania.
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Shapiro Budget Invests in State Parks, Trail Connections, and Energy Leadership
Governor Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget proposal delivers needed investment in trails and public lands, welcome funding increases for key state agencies, and innovative strategies to advance
Lightning Strikes
PEC offered the following statement on the Lightning plan, Governor Josh Shapiro’s updated strategy for speeding development of cleaner energy sources for power generation in
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| Title | Summary | Current Status | PEC Position/More Information | Public Notice of Rulemaking | Issue(s) |
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| Class A Stream Redesignations | Water Quality Standards | Public Comment Accepted until March 18, 2025 | Rulemaking Notice |
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| Classification of Wild Trout Streams; Proposed Additions | Water Quality | Public Comment Accepted until March 21, 2025 | Public Notice and Information | ||
| Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (PAG-13) | Permitting | Public Comments Accepted until March 19, 2025 | Public Notice |
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| Draft New and Revised Water Quality Assessment Methodology | Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment | Public Comment Accepted until March 19, 2025 | Public Notice |
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| Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Waters | Water Quality | Public Comment Accepted until March 21, 2025 | Public Notice and Information |