Pa Environment Digest Nov. 10, 2014

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PA Environment Digest

An Update On Environmental Issues In PAEdited By: David E. Hess, Crisci Associates

Winner 2009 PAEE Business PartnerOf The Year Award

Harrisburg, Pa November 10, 2014

Tom Wolf Wins Governors Race, Senate, House GOP Gain Seats, Session Next Week

CNN (8:03) and NBC News (8:07) projected Tom Wolf the winner of

the Governors race in Pennsylvania just minutes after the polls closed

at 8:00 p.m. The Department of State election results webpageshows

Wolf at 54.8 percent and Corbett at 45.1 percent.Senate Republicans picked up 3 new seats for a 30 seat majority and

the House Republicans picked up 8 new seats for a 119 majority in the

new General Assembly.

The Senate and House return to Harrisburg November 12 to elect

caucus leaders.

Senate

Senate Republicanspicked up three new seatsto have a majority of 30 seats in the new

Senate come January.

The Associated Press Thursday reported Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre), Majority Chair of

the Senate Appropriations Committee and part of the current Senate Republican Leadership, is

expected to challenge Sen.Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware) for the Majority Leader position.Republican conservatives have been upset over the failure of the Senate to pass

legislation on pension reform and privatizing the sale of liquor.

Caucus differences came into the public eye a few weeks ago with first Sen. Scott

Wagner (R-York) and Sen. Don White (R-Indiana) wrote letters to Sen. Pileggi saying they

could not support him for Majority Leader.

On Friday, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne) announced she was seeking to be Majority Chair

of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

No changes are anticipated in the Chairs of the Senate Environmental Resources and

Energy Committee.

These three seats were picked up by Senate Republicans--

-- 32nd Fayette, Somerset, Westmoreland Counties - Open Seat (D)R Patrick Stefano: Won - Stefano is a lifelong resident of Fayette County and the third

generation to run his familys printing company, Stefanos Printing. He earned an AS Degree in

Business Administration from Penn State Fayette. Stefano worked in the family business for the

next 29-years including the last ten years as owner and operator. He is Vice President of the

Fayette County Chamber and a member of the Greater Connellsville and Morgantown chambers

of commerce and has worked county-wide serving as a Board Member of the Fay-Penn

Economic Development Council.
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D Deberah Kula- House Member

-- 40th District Monroe, Northampton Counties - New Seat

R-Mario Scavello-House member: Won -Now in his sixth full term, he serves as the State

Representative of the 176th House District. He is a former mayor of Mount Pocono and former

chairman of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. A graduate of Theodore Roosevelt

High School in the Bronx, New York, he also attended City University in New York.D-Mark Aurand

-- 46th District Washington County

R Camera Bartolotta: Won - Is the owner of the quick-lube company Duke of Oil in the Mon

Valley. She holds a high school diploma and two college degrees. Ms. Bartolotta is involved

with the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association of Washington County, the

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Gildas Club of Western

PA. She is also a Member of Saint Damien of Molokai Catholic Church.

D Timothy Solobay- incumbent

House

House Republicanspicked up 8 seatsto have a 119 seat majority in the new General

Assembly come January.House Republicans will be electing a new Speaker-designate of the House, with the

retirement of Sam Smith, and other members of House GOP Leadership when they return to

Harrisburg on November 12.

Capitolwire.com reported Friday Rep. Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster) is challenging Frank

Dermody (D-Allegheny) for House Democratic Leader.

I don't think anybody can look back on the last four years and say that our caucus did

everything that was possible, and I think there's a lot of members that felt there were different

things we could have done, whether that be floor debates, or getting the message out through the

media as to what it was we were trying to get accomplished, Rep. Sturla told Capitolwire.com.

As a result of that, it culminates in not having good election results, he said. It's kinda

incomprehensible that you could have a Republican Caucus that pretty much voted 100 percent

with a governor that lost by 10 points and they would pick up eight seats, Rep. Sturla added.

House Republicans will also be naming new Committee Chairs in the coming weeks,

including a new Majority Chair of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee

after the retirement of Ron Miller.

These 8 seats were picked up by House Republicans--

-- 46th District Allegheny, Washington Counties

R Jason Ortitay: Won -Is a resident of Allegheny County. He has worked in the banking

industry as a Relationship Manager, and Treasury Management for PNC Bank. He graduated

from Robert Morris University, with a Bachelors degree and from Stetson University with a

Masters of Business Administration degree. Mr. Ortitay also owns and operates JasonsCheesecakes, a firm that helps school groups fundraise.

D Jesse White-incumbent

-- 52nd District Washington County

R Ryan Warner: Won - Born and raised in Fayette County, Warner is a former steel worker

and farmer. He graduated from Frazier High School and Penn State with a degree in

Communications. Warner has been involved in the family logging business and worked for

Siemens Industry in Westmoreland County as a project controller.
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D Andrew Boni

-- 74th District Chester County - Open Seat (D)

R Harry Lewis: Won - Is a retired Principal and teacher from Coatesville City. As an educator

he worked as a special education, physical education teacher, and track coach. He holds a

bachelors degree from Winston-Salem University, a Masters degree in Wellness & Fitness

from West Chester University, and a Masters degree in education administration from CheneyUniversity.

D Josh Maxwell

-- 83rd District Lycoming County

R Jeff Wheeland: Won - Is a businessman and Lycoming County Commissioner. He owns

Home Service Beverage and First Ice. Mr. Wheeland graduated from Montoursville High School

and earned an A.D. in Business Management from the former Williamsport Area Community

College, and attended other post-secondary courses at Lycoming College.

D Rick Mirabito

-- 115th District Lackawanna County

R David Parker: Won - Lives in Stroud Township where he is the co-owner of Cramers Home

Building Centers. He is a member of the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, where heserved as Chairman of the Human Resources Committee. Mr. Parker earned his bachelors

degree from Messiah College. In the 4-way GOP Primary, he won with 54% of the vote.

D Maureen Madden

-- 120th District Luzerne County - Open Seat (D)

R Aaron Kaufer Won -A graduate of Lafayette College, Kaufer works as a marketing

representative for Mohegan Sun. The Kingston resident noted he was endorsed by the

Pennsylvania Taxpayers Cyber Coalition, which supports the elimination of school property

taxes. Kaufer also said he supports term limits for state legislators and would only serve eight

years in the state House.

D Eileen Cipriani

-- 146th District Montgomery County

R Tom Quigley-former House member: Won - Is a former State Representative from

Royersford Borough. Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, he served as Mayor of

Royersford and also sat on the Borough Council. He graduated from Philadelphia University

with a bachelors and masters degree.

D Mark Painter-Incumbent

-- 169th District York County - New Seat (D)

R - Kate Anne Klunk: Won - Klunk earned her B.A. in History, Economics and Public Policy

Studies from Dickinson College and her J.D. from the Dickinson School of Law at Pennsylvania

State University. Her professional experience includes working as a private practice attorney, in

the Office of Communications and on the National Economic Council at The White House, as acongressional intern for United States Representative Todd Platts and as a general laborer for Utz

Quality Foods.

NewsClips:

What Wolf Means For Energy, The Environment

StateImpact: Meet The Candidates: Tom Wolf

Wolf Talks Severance Tax, Protecting The Environment

Wolf: Reluctant Heir To Family Business, Peace Corps Volunteer
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Corbett, Wolf Differ On Obamas Carbon Rules

Energy Contributions To Gubernatorial Candidates

Wolf Pledges To Work Together With GOP

Wolf Faces Super-GOP Legislature

Wolf Expected To Have To Bend On Agenda

GOP Leadership Fight Brewing In PA SenateSenate GOP Leadership Fight Signals Conservative Shift

Sen. Corman Eyes Pileggis Post

Sen. Baker Seeks Senate Leadership Position

On Wolf Challenges, House Majority Leader Race

Senate Leaders Sue Corbett Over Funding Veto

PA Senate Leaders Sue Corbett Over Budget Vetoes

What Tom Wolf Said He Would Do On Environmental Issues

In May, then candidate Tom Wolf gave the Pennsylvania

Environmental Councilanswers to questions on importantenvironmental issues. Among them, he was asked what he would do

during the first 100 days in office. He said--

-- Appoint qualified individuals to lead the Department of

Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and

Natural Resources. These leaders will be responsible for bringing

greater transparency to the fracking process, proactively addressing

climate change, and promoting policies that are in the best interest of

current and future residents -- not special interests

-- Submit a budget that includes additional funding for the Department of Environmental

Protection so that it is sufficiently staffed and able to provide oversight of natural gas drillers

and

-- Introduce legislation to enact a five percent extraction tax on natural gas.

Specifically on Marcellus Shale-related issues, Wolf said on his campaign website--

-- Make smart investments to fund Pennsylvania's priorities. Rather than just using natural

gas funds to plug budget holes or fund the same old approaches to economic development, we

should use these new resources to build a brighter future for Pennsylvania's with strategic

investments in schools, roads, and renewable energy technology.

-- Bring greater transparency to the fracking processby requiring drillers to publicly disclose

chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process, and lifting the current gag order on

physicians

-- Allow local communities more control in zoning.When asked about how he would address Pennsylvanias legacy of abandoned mine

drainage, Wolf told the PA Environmental Council--

I believe we need a multi-pronged approach to address the restoration of AMD. First, we

need to enact tougher legislation to hold coal-mining companies responsible for clean up and

environmental damages. Second, we need to engage Pennsylvanias world-class universities and

colleges as well as the private sector in developing cost-effective approaches to abandoned mine

drainage restoration. Third, both the federal government and the state need to step-up and
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proactively address this issue by directing additional funding.

With respect to Climate Change, Wolf said on his campaign website he would--

-- Expand the use of Clean Energy: Tom will work to make Pennsylvania a national leader in

the development of clean energy sources. Within his first year in office, Tom will introduce

legislation expanding Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards and restoring some

funding for the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority.-- Accelerate Investment in Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Tom wants to accelerate new

investments in Pennsylvania in energy efficiency retrofits of commercial and residential real

estate by engaging the private sector and developing new programs and policies to spur growth.

Tom will explore several policy options including new workforce development training for

workers in the energy efficiency retrofit sector, new access to energy use data to allow investors

to determine which buildings represent the best potential investments for retrofits, and new

financing tools to attract private sector investments in Pennsylvania in building retrofits.

-- Issue Responsible Climate Change Action Plans: The next Climate Change Action plan,

which is mandated by Act 70, is due in October, 2015. Tom will direct his Secretary of the

Department of Environmental Protection to produce a report that is based on science, and

includes meaningful emission reduction targets and policies to help meet these goals.-- Set Green Building Standards for State Buildings:Tom will require the State to meet green

building standards on all state-owned new large building projects (20,000+ square feet), building

projects in which a state agency is leasing at least 90 percent of the square footage, and

renovations of state-owned or leased buildings that meet this "size" criteria.

-- Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions:Under Tom's leadership, Pennsylvania will join the

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. He will work with the initiative and other states to set

emission caps that are fair to Pennsylvania. Tom will use a portion of the revenue generated from

the sale of permits to invest in renewable energy technology.

-- Help build renewable energy workforce and sector:As governor, Tom will target existing

State workforce and education dollars toward the development of a public/private green jobs

training program.

NewsClips:

What Wolf Means For Energy, The Environment

StateImpact: Meet The Candidates: Tom Wolf

Wolf Talks Severance Tax, Protecting The Environment

Wolf: Reluctant Heir To Family Business, Peace Corps Volunteer

Corbett, Wolf Differ On Obamas Carbon Rules

Energy Contributions To Gubernatorial Candidates

Wolf Pledges To Work Together With GOP

Wolf Faces Super-GOP Legislature

Wolf Expected To Have To Bend On AgendaGOP Leadership Fight Brewing In PA Senate

Senate GOP Leadership Fight Signals Conservative Shift

Sen. Corman Eyes Pileggis Post

On Wolf Challenges, House Majority Leader Race


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PEC Urges DEP To Create A More Robust Oil & Gas Well Inspection Program

In comments on DEPs proposed Oil and Gas Program Enforcement Policy, the PA

Environmental CouncilFriday called on DEP to create a more robust compliance inspection

program for oil and gas wells which it says the Department does not now have.

PEC, in a letter signed by John Walliser, Vice President for Legal and GovernmentalAffairs, said-

We commend the Department for pursuing continuous improvement of its policies and

regulations with respect to shale gas development. However, we are deeply concerned about a

fundamental provision of this inspection and enforcement policy.

Section III(A)(2) of the proposed policy, which details frequency of well inspections,

states: Each District Office should ensure that all wells are inspected at least once in accordance

with the following schedule . (emphasis added). The policy then lists 12 possible inspection

events relating to the cycle of well development and restoration, including responses to

complaints or permit violations.

However, it is clear by the language of the proposal that only one inspection is required.

Over the past several years and across two Administrations, the Department has mademuch of the fact that it has increased capacity for well inspection and enforcement. There is

collective recognition that consistent well inspection is essential for proper management and

environmental protection. Even the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission, in its

recommendations report, underscored this tenet, which was subsequently reflected in the Act 13

of 2012 revisions to the Oil and Gas Act requiring operators to provide the Department with

notice prior to certain steps in the well development process.

Inspection and enforcement is fundamental to the central mission of the Department.

The proposed policy, in Section III(A)(2), fails that mission by relegating a core function into an

aspirational objective. In fact, failure of the Department to sufficiently inspect well sites

undercuts the entirety of the proposed policy, regardless of its other merits.

Based on this policy and corresponding statements made by agency personnel, this

provision equates to an acknowledgement by the Department that it does not have the necessary

resources to perform a core function, and/or it is disproportionately restrained by other

administrative limitations with respect to well site permitting and enforcement.

The solution to this problem is not creating undue leeway in necessary policy or

guidance.

For that reason we believe this proposed policy ultimately fails its intended purpose.

If the Department is unable to maintain robust inspection, it has the responsibility to

identify the cause and take affirmative and immediate steps to rectify any shortfall. Both the

Department and Commonwealth are much better served by a comprehensive response that

ensures that not only will the agency have the financial and staffing support needed to meet itsobligations, but that it has also reconciled any competing policies that frustrate this commitment.

While there is strong value in seeking ongoing improvement, that improvement must be

reinforced and commitments must be met.

Unless the consistency and frequency of inspections is increased both in writing through

this policy and in practice by the Department, this guidance fails both the mission of the

Department and the citizens of the Commonwealth.

The Department should formally amend this policy to require greater consistency and
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frequency of inspection for each and every well site in the Pennsylvania. PEC has been steadfast

in its call for strong regulation of the conventional and unconventional natural gas industry to

protect environmental values of the Commonwealth. However, such regulation is potentially for

naught unless backed by robust and implemented enforcement protocols.

Furthermore, the Department should conduct a public analysis on limitations to its

monitoring and enforcement capabilities, whether due to funding/staffing or other administrativeconstraints. The findings of this analysis should guide all future amendments to policy, permits,

or regulation to ensure the Department has the ability to fulfill its mission.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

John Walliser

Vice President, Legal & Government Affairs

Pennsylvania Environmental Council

A copy of the PEC letter is available online. Click Herefor more information on the

proposed Oil and Gas Enforcement Policy. DEP is accepting comments on the policy through

November 18.

DEP Citizens Advisory Council To Begin Discussion Of Report To New Governor Nov. 18

DEPs Citizens Advisory Councilwill begin a discussion of its recommendations to

Governor-Elect Tom Wolf for improving DEP operations and programs at its November 18

meeting.

During the Secretarys Report to Council, Acting DEP Secretary Dana Aunkst to discuss

the steps the agency is taking to implement recently passed legislation, including House Bill

1565(Hahn-R-Lehigh) related to stream buffers and House Bill 2354(Snyder-D-Fayette)

relating to developing a greenhouse gas emission reduction plan.

Council will also consider recommendations made by the Public Participation Committee

for improving the way DEP uses its Advisory Committees.

Council will hear presentations about DEPs Environmental Education Grant Program

and DCNRs Forestry Plant regulations.

DEPs November Report to the CACis now available providing updates on agency

programs and activities.

A copy of the full agenda is available online.

The next meeting of Council is tentatively scheduled for January 21.

For more information, visit the DEP Citizens Advisory Councilwebpage.

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Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule

Here are the Senate and House Calendars and Committee meetings showing bills of interest as

well as a list of new environmental bills introduced--

House (Adjourned):The House adjourned and no more voting session days are scheduled.

Click Herefor full House Bill Calendar.

Senate (Adjourned):All bills left on the Senate Calendar were Tabled when the Senate

adjourned as is the custom in the Senate. Click Herefor full Senate Bill Calendar.

Committee Meeting Agendas This Week

House: Click Herefor full House Committee Schedule.

Senate: Click Herefor full Senate Committee Schedule.

Other:Independent Fiscal Officeannual presentation on Pennsylvanias Economic and BudgetOutlook.

Session Schedule

Here is the latest voting session schedule for the Senate and House--

House
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Senate

November 12 (non-voting, reorganization session)

Capitol News

Senate Leadership Files Lawsuit Over Gov. Corbetts Veto Of Fiscal Code Bill

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reportedWednesday Senate Republican and Democratic Leadership

filed a lawsuit on election day against Gov. Corbett for his veto of provisions in the Fiscal Code

bill in July which, among other items, vetoed $5 million in Senate and House funding for

Harrisburg Parking expenses.

The major environmental line items vetoed by the Governor include--

-- $500,000 in DCNRs budget for Washington Crossing Historical Park

-- $150,000 for independent research of natural gas drilling and

-- Specific amounts in specific counties for sewage facilities planning, system operations.

Click Herefor a copy of the item veto message listing those items from the Fiscal Code

bill.

In a separate action in the main budget bill, Gov. Corbett vetoed $65 million in direct

funding for all four Caucuses of the General Assembly and $7.2 million in legislatively

designated spending.

At the time, Gov. Corbett said, As they did in the last three budgets, agencies sharpened

their pencils, set priorities, and spent what they had not what they wished they had. We made

tough decisions so that funding for critical programs and services that benefit the people of

Pennsylvania would go unharmed. It is what I promised the people of Pennsylvania I would do,

and, frankly, it is what they expect and deserve from their state government.The same, however, cannot be said for the General Assembly, he noted.

The lawsuit, a copy of which is included with the Post-Gazette article, said Gov. Corbett

does not have the authority to veto individual items in the Fiscal Code bill since it does not

represent an appropriation line item.

As a result, the lawsuit says, the Governor violated the separation of executive and

legislative power.

NewsClips:



Senate Leaders Sue Corbett Over Budget Vetoes

Corbett Sued Over Legislative Spending CutsPA Revenue Collections Higher Than Expected In October

News From Around The State

Chesapeake Bay Foundation-PA Tree Plantings, Film Screening In November

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation-PAis sponsoring tree plantings in Dauphin and Lancaster
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counties and a special film screening of Water Blues, Green Solutions at the Midtown Cinemain

Harrisburg, according to Kate Austin, PA Grassroots Field Specialist, CBF-PA. Here are the

details

November 8: Tree planting along Mill Creek in New Holland, Lancaster County, from 9 a.m

to noon. To register, send an email to: Kristen Kyler at: [email protected].

November 15:Tree planting with community groups to plant street trees in the Bellevue Parkand Uptown neighborhoods of Harrisburg, from 8:30 a.m to noon. To register, send an email to

Kate Austin at: [email protected].

November 18:Special film screening of Water Blues, Green Solutionat 6:00 p.m. at the

Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. For questions, please contact Kate Austin by

sending an email to: [email protected].

Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit Jan. 25-28 In New Jersey

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuarywill host its annual Delaware Estuary Science and

Environmental Summiton January 25-28 in Cape May, New Jersey, with the theme of Balancing

Progress and Protection.The Summit brings together scientists, outreach specialists, and resource managers for 3

exciting days of presentations and networking events. Averaging over 300 attendees, the Summit

is the best way learn, share information, and meet partners to drive your work forward in the

Delaware Estuary.

For more information, including sponsorships and registration, visit the Science and

Environmental Summitwebpage.

Growing Greener Coalition Funding, Grants Workshop Nov. 21 In Pittsburgh

The PA Growing Greener Coalitionand its partners will

host a one-day Grants and Funding Workshop November

21 from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Regional Learning

Alliance, 850 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry

Township, in Butler County.

Participants will learn what state funding

programs exist for recreation, conservation, restoration

and preservation projects, how to access those funds, how to engage interested partners and

discuss strategies for winning funding.

Experts will also share how they have successfully utilized these tools to create long

lasting projects in Southwestern PA.

This free workshop is open to non-profit organizations and local governments withsupport from The Laurel Foundation.

Please RSVP by calling 717-745-9304.

Finding The Green

The Growing Greener Coalitionnow has available a guide to finding funding for your

conservation, restoration or recreation project called Finding The Green.

The purpose of this single-source guide is to provide an overview of funding

opportunities that may be of help to you. The guide contains a thorough listing of state funding
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programs for conservation, preservation and recreation projects, including the more recent

funding made available from Act 13 of 2012.

In addition to a list of specific grant opportunities, youll find tips on how to apply and

where to go for more information.

The guide is available for downloadand will be updated regularly as we gather new

information so be sure to check back often.

Where In The Watershed Walk #9, Brodhead Watershed Assn. Nov. 16

Attend the Brodhead Watershed Associationand the Pocono

Heritage Land Trustsmonthly Where in the Watershed Walks to

little known places throughout the Brodhead Creek Watershed in

Monroe County.

This months walk, the ninth in the series, is an adventure

into the Brodhead Canyon along the Brodhead Creek on

Stroudsburg's Glen Park and Monroe County Open Space lands, on

November 16 from 1 5 p.m.Join two of the areas finest naturalists and friends, Don Miller and Bill Sweeney, for an

exploration of the beautiful, wild Brodhead Canyon. This little known stretch of the Brodhead

Creek is a great place to go hiking, biking, birding or fly-fishing, with "wild scenery rivaling the

large boulder rivers of the West".

Nature's late autumn preparations for winter will be highlighted as we explore the mature

rhododendron and mixed deciduous forest areas along the trail on the former NY and

Susquehanna rail line. Appropriate outdoor attire and hiking boots are recommended for this

moderate difficulty hike on a level, forested old railroad bed along the canyon area of

Brodhead Creek.

The walk will start in the parking area for Glen Park, located at the end of Collins Street,

just off Broad Street/Park Street in south Stroudsburg. Fee is $3.00 per BWA/PHLT member,

$5.00 per non-member, children are free, to be collected at the start of the hike.

To register for this hike please call the Pocono Heritage Land Trustoffice at

570-424-1514 from Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30.

October Catalyst Newsletter Now Available From Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition

The October edition of The Catalystnewsletter is now available from the Slippery Rock

Watershed Coalitionin Butler County featuring articles on--

-- 2014 Ohio River Watershed Celebration Summary

-- Kids Catalyst - Pennsylvania Trees Word Search-- Click Hereto sign up for your own copy.

October Water Policy News Now Available From Water Resources Education Network

The October issue of Water Policy Newsis now available from the PA League of Women

Voters Water Resources Education Networkfeaturing articles on--

-- WREN Projects Turn Doers Into Leaders
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-- The WREN Experience, Anecdotes From Project Leaders

-- Ready For Fall Fun? Build Your Own Cornstalk Teepee

-- Just What Is A 100-Year Flood Chance All About?

-- What Happens To Fertilizer And Water When A Well Is Pumped?

-- Capital Region Water Graphic Gives Tour Of Harrisburgs Water Systems

-- New Venice Island-Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk In Philadelphia-- DEPs Proposed Oil & Gas Program Enforcement Policy

-- Update On EPAs Waters Of The United States Rulemaking

-- EPA Proposes Regulation Of Strontium In Drinking Water

-- Funding and Grants Available

-- Click Hereto sign up for your own copy of Water Policy News

Penn State Extension: Nov. 3 Watershed Winds Newsletter

TheNovember 3 Watershed Windsnewsletter is now available from Penn State Extension

featuring articles on--

-- Winterizing Your Drip Irrigation System-- Irrigation Water Outreach To PA Growers

-- Supporting Green Infrastructure Development

-- The Greasy Goblin Lurking Below Your Town

-- A Backyard Pond

--New Tracers Can Identify Frack Fluids In The Environment

-- Click Hereto sign up to receive your own copy.

Former Camp Hill Borough Manager Charged With Illegal Sewage Dumping

Attorney General Kathleen G. KaneWednesday announced charges against former Camp Hill

Borough Manager Gary Kline for allegedly allowing millions of gallons of untreated sewage to

be discharged into the Conodoquinet Creek and the Yellow Breeches Creek.

An investigation by the Attorney General's Environmental Crimes Unit revealed that for

a period of six years during high volume rain events, Gary Kline allegedly authorized

unpermitted sewage discharges.

Gary Kline, 46, 512 Barbara Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, is charged with

several violations of the Clean Streams Law, the Solid Waste Management Act and the Fish and

Boat Code, including: two counts of unlawful conduct one count of prohibition against other

pollution one count of sewage discharges, one count of pollution of waters and one count of

unlawful conduct - illegal dumping.

Kline surrendered on November 4 before Magisterial District Judge Richard Dougherty.He was preliminarily arraigned and released on his own recognizance. A preliminary hearing is

scheduled for November 11.

Attorney General Kane thanked the Department of Environmental Protection for its

assistance with the investigation.

The case will be prosecuted in Cumberland County by Senior Deputy Attorney General

Brian Coffey of the Attorney General's Environmental Crimes Unit.

A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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NewsClips:

Ex-Camp Hill Manager Charged With Illegal Sewage Dumping

Former Camp Hill Borough Manager Charged With Illegal Dumping

PRC Hard To Recycle Events Keep Thousands Of Pounds Of Waste From Landfills

The PA Resources Councilwould like to thank all of our sponsors, partner organizations,

volunteers, and contractors for making the 2014 Hard to Recycle Collections the most successful

in the program's 10+ year history!

PRC was excited and amazed by the response from the general public this year. We'd

especially like to thank eLoop LLC, Liberty Tire, and the Appliance Warehouse for their

amazing work this event season and the Allegheny County Health Department, NOVA

Chemical, Duquesne Light Watt Choices, Colcom Foundation, and the Heinz Endowments for

their continued support of these events.

This year alone we had almost 3,000 participants keep over 300,000 pounds of

electronics and more out of our landfills. This doesn't even include the hundreds of pounds of

DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, tires, batteries, and waste oil we recycled!The PA Resources Counciland its partners will host the last electronics recycling

collection event of the year in Lansdowne Borough, Delaware County on November 15 from

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Click Herefor all the details.

Nov. 15 Electronic Waste Collection Event In Delaware County

The PA Resources Counciland its partners will host an electronics recycling collection event in

Lansdowne Borough, Delaware County on November 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Click Here

for all the details.

PA Resources Council 75th Anniversary Dinner, Awards Program Nov. 13

The Pennsylvania Resources Council the Commonwealths oldest grassroots non-profit

environmental organization is celebrating its 75th anniversary of protecting Pennsylvanias

environment at its annual dinnerbeing held on November 13 at the Simeone Foundation

Automotive Museum in Philadelphia.

Since 1939, PRC has been at the forefront of grassroots environmental activism,

promoting recycling and waste reduction, educating students about our natural environment, and

advocating for litter prevention, protection of scenic beauty, and conservation of Pennsylvanias

natural resources, according to PRC Executive Director Robert Jondreau. PRC will mark this

incredible milestone with a 75th anniversary celebration on Thursday, November 13, at theworld-renowned Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia.

The celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception, silent auction, and museum tours

followed by the 7 p.m. dinner program featuring special anniversary remarks by Sen. Edwin B.

Erickson (R-Delaware) and the presentation of a special lifetime achievement award to former

PRC Executive Director Ruth Becker.

Several eco-friendly cars will be on display and a limited number of Tesla test drives will

be available.
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Visit PRCs 75th Anniversary Dinnerwebpage to register and for more details.

November e-PRC Newsletter Now Available From PA Resources Council

TheNovember issue of the e-PRCnewsletter is now available from the PA Resources Council

featuring articles on---- 75th Anniversary Dinner & Awards Program Nov. 13

-- PRC Launches Cans For Pets Program In San Antonio, TX

--Nov. 15 Electronics Recycling Collection Event In Delaware County

-- Hard To Recycle Events Keep Thousands Of Pounds Of Waste Out Of Landfills

-- PECO Smart Energy Conservation Idea Events Coming Up

-- Click Hereto learn how you can receive your own e-PRC newsletter.

KPBs Shannon Reiter Elected To Keep America Beautiful Board

Keep Pennsylvania BeautifulsPresident, Shannon Reiter, has been elected to serve on the Board

of Directors of national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful.As a Director, Reiter will represent the interests of KABs powerful network of

community-based affiliates, particularly its State Leaders Council. Keep America Beautiful is the

nations leading nonprofit that builds and sustains vibrant communities.

Keep America Beautiful affiliate representatives are essential to serving on our board of

directors, providing the on-the-ground perspective that we need to effectively shape our

programs, said Jennifer Jehn, president and CEO of Keep America Beautiful. Shannon Reiter

brings a deep passion and clarity of vision to her role in serving Pennsylvania. She has proven to

be a strong state leader for KAB with great experience in nonprofit management and

environmental stewardship.

I am excited and pleased to be a part of Keep America Beautiful and play a role in

community improvement solutions at the grassroots level, stated Reiter. I look forward to

providing insight and a unique perspective that comes from implementing programs at the local

level to transform public spaces into beautiful places.

Prior to Reiters role as President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, she was President of

PA CleanWays where she began in 2004. In 2010, Shannon led the merger of the two

organizations.

Reiter has more than 15 years experience in facilitating partnerships across the public,

private, and nonprofit sectors. She currently serves on the Westmoreland County Community

Foundation Grants Committee and the Executive Committee for the State Leaders Council of

KAB.

Reiter obtained her Masters of Public Administration in Public/Nonprofit Management(2003) from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh.

For more information, visit the Keep Pennsylvania Beautifulwebsite.

DEP Forces Revised Power Plant Air Quality Regulation Thru Advisory Committee

DEPs Air Quality Technical Advisory CommitteeFriday voted 11 to 5 to recommend a final

rulemaking to impose more stringent requirements Reasonably Available Control Technology
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(RACT) air quality standards on power plants be forwarded to the Environmental Quality Board

for consideration, but only allowed members of the Committee two days to review the 24 page

proposal and did not include key information used to calculate compliance with the standard.

The Committee members only received the proposal late on Tuesday (November 4) and

handed out a new version at the beginning of Fridays meeting. The agency did not have the

comment/response document available for the Committee to review either.DEP also pointed out the rulemaking may have to be redone when the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency issues additional guidance on complying with federal ozone

standards in December.

At the end of the meeting Friday, DEP canceled the December 11 meeting of the advisory

committee.

The current schedule of upcoming Environmental Quality Board meetings will also not

allow the regulation to be finalized before the new Wolf Administration takes office in January.

The rulemaking establishes additional requirements for existing major stationary sources

of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as electric generating

units (EGUs) and combustion units.

As defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, RACT is the lowest emissionslimitation that a particular source is capable of meeting by the application of control technology

that is reasonably available, considering technological and economic feasibility.

"When implemented, this plan will result in considerable emissions reductions of ozone

precursor emissions," DEP Deputy Secretary for Waste, Air, Radiation and Remediation Vince

Brisini said.

In April, the Environmental Quality Board published the proposed RACT rulemaking in

the Pennsylvania Bulletin for public comment. As originally proposed, allowable emissions rates

were lower than the current allowable rates, and certain EGU owners and operators would have

needed to optimize existing control technology to meet reduction requirements.

The final proposed rulemaking requires all EGUs to operate emission control equipment.

If operating conditions do not allow for the operation of control technology, EGUs must meet

reduced NOx and VOC emission levels.

A 30-day emission averaging period will provide operational flexibility and protect the

reliability of the electric grid system. As revised, emission limits apply during all conditions,

including start-ups, shut-downs and malfunctions.

DEP, however, did not provide the Committee with its formula for calculating the 30-day

emission averaging period saying it would be put in the preamble to the rulemaking.

With the implementation of this RACT final rulemaking as proposed by DEP, and other

previous regulations, NOx emissions from coal-fired EGUs will be reduced by over 85 percent

from 1990 levels.

The federal Clean Air Act requires the re-evaluation of state RACT requirements formajor stationary sources following the creation of new national ambient air quality standards.

RACT is required for non-attainment areas, and because Pennsylvania is located in the Ozone

Transport Region, all major sources in the state are treated as being located in at least a moderate

ozone non-attainment area.

Based on monitoring data for 2012 through 2014 ozone season, all ozone monitors in the

Commonwealth, except one, are measuring attainment of the 2008 ozone NAAQS.

A copy of the revised final RACT regulation is available on DEPs Air Quality Technical
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Advisory Committeewebpage.

NewsClip:DEP Revises Proposal To Limit Emissions From Power Plants

Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Available Nov. 20 To Residents Near Nuclear Power Plants

The Department of Health will provide freepotassium iodide, or KI, November 20 toPennsylvanians who currently have tablets with a December 2014 expiration date who live

within 10-miles of one of the states five nuclear power plants.

The department will properly dispose of expired KI that residents bring with them to the

distribution sites.

KI can help protect the thyroid gland against harmful radioactive iodine when taken as

directed during radiological emergencies. Individuals should only take KI when told to do so by

state health officials or the governor.

Each adult will receive four 65-milligram tablets. Children will be given smaller doses

based on their age. Individuals can pick up KI tablets for other family members or those who are

unable to pick them up on their own. Directions detailing when to take the tablets and how to

store them will be provided with the KI.Anyone can take the tablets as long as they are not allergic to KI. They are safe for

pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding, people on thyroid medicine, children and

infants. Individuals who are unsure if they should take KI should ask a healthcare provider.

KI tablets are also available throughout the year at county and municipal health

departments or state health centers.

Pennsylvanias five nuclear power plants are closely regulated, secure and

well-maintained. The facilities are: Beaver Valley Power Station, Limerick Generating Station,

Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Susquehanna Steam Electric Station and Three Mile Island

Generating Station.

Additional KI tablets are set to expire in 2015. The department will provide an update

early next year.

KI tablets will be available between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the distribution sites

below in Pennsylvania. No appointments are necessary.

Beaver Valley Power Station (Beaver County)

-- Beaver County Emergency Services, 351 14th St., Ambridge

-- Center at the Mall, 284 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd., Monaca

Limerick Generating Station (Montgomery County)

-- Keystone Fire Company, 240 N. Walnut St., Boyertown

-- The Montgomery County Health Department is also offering KI tablets at the followinglocation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 20: Pottstown Health Center, 364 King St., Pottstown

Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (York County)

-- Peach Bottom Community Center, 5 Pendyrus St., Delta

-- East Drumore Township Building, 925 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (Luzerne County)
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-- Berwick Fire Department, Reliance Hose Company #1, 501 W. Third St., Berwick

-- Butler Township Community Center, 415 W. Butler Drive, Drums

-- Luzerne County Community College, Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 S. Prospect St.,

Nanticoke

Three Mile Island Generating Station (Dauphin County)-- Fairview Township Fire Department, 340 Lewisberry Road, New Cumberland

-- Hummelstown Fire Hall, 249 E. Main St., Hummelstown

-- Lower Swatara Township Building, 1499 Spring Garden Dr., Middletown

-- Manchester Township Municipal Building, 3200 Farmtrail Rd., York

Click Hereto download a fact sheet on KI tablets from the Department of Health.

Sunoco To Go Ahead With 2 Pipeline Projects For Natural Gas Liquids, Propane

Sunoco Logistics Thursday announced they will go ahead with a second pipeline-- the Mariner

East 2-- to carry natural gas liquids from southwestern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and WestVirginia to the Marcus Hook Refinery near Philadelphia.

The $2.5 billion pipeline has a proposed capacity of 275,000 barrels per day.

Sunoco is in the process of re-purposing the Mariner East 1 pipeline to carry propane

from Delmont in Westmoreland County to Marcus Hook. Mariner East 1, Sunoco said, should

be shipping propane by the end of this year.

NewsClips:

Sunoco To Go Ahead With $2.5B Pipeline Thru PA

Sunoco Proposes Larger Pipeline To East Coast

Sunoco Pipeline Will Quadruple Gas Liquids Traffic

Shell To Buy Potential Ethane Cracker Plant Site

Project Learning Tree GreenSchools Workshop Dec. 2 At Grey Towers

Teachers, students and school support staff and partners in the tri-state region are invited to

attend a free workshop on December 2 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Grey Towers National

Historic Sitein Milford, Monroe County.

Project Learning Trees GreenSchools! is a nationwide environmental service-learning

program that helps improve students academic performance in STEM (science, technology,

engineering, and math) subjects while providing a blueprint for teachers, students,

administrators, custodians, parents, and community members to engage in creating more green

and healthy learning environments.Student-driven investigations and their ensuing action projects increase students

leadership skills, and give students a sense of empowerment and ownership of projects they lead

to green their schools.

Targeted to grades 5 through 12, the workshop will be very interactive. Participants will

learn about PLT background information and curricula, the path to becoming a certified PLT

GreenSchool!, monitoring different environmental issues and parameters, investigating

applications to their schools and communities, and developing an action plan to investigate their
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schools.

Training costs will be covered by partner organizations. Lunch will be provided for all

participants and substitute teacher expense stipends are available, along with Act 48 hours. The

training will be facilitated by National Project Learning Tree GreenSchools! representatives.

To register, send the following information via email to: [email protected]:

-- Name of School or organization-- Names of Participants attending (please note whether these are teachers, administrators,

custodians, students, parents, partners or volunteers)

-- Contact email and telephone information for each adult participant

-- Please note whether you will utilize the substitute teacher stipend

This workshop is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Pinchot Institute

for Conservation, the U.S. Forest Service, Grey Towers National Historic Site, Department of

Conservation and Natural Resources and Project Learning Tree.

Pittsburghs Outdoor Classroom Sets Fall Schedule Of Teacher Education Programs

The Outdoor Classroomenvironmental education center has updated its Fall schedule of teachereducation programs, including Project WILD, Project WET and others, at its Pittsburgh facility.

Click Herefor a full schedule of upcoming events.

DPW Urges Pennsylvanians To Apply For Assistance With Home Heating Bills

The Department of Public Welfare Monday kicked off the start of the Low-Income Home

Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)application process for the 2014-15 season.

LIHEAP provides assistance for home heating bills to keep low-income Pennsylvanians

warm and safe during the winter months. Its available to renters and homeowners. Crisis and

regular LIHEAP grants begin Nov. 3 this year.

Last year LIHEAP helped more than 400,000 Pennsylvania families stay warm in their

homes, Department of Public Welfare Secretary Beverly Mackereth said. Individuals can

apply now rather than wait for a cold spell. We encourage people to apply online so they can

avoid lines and traveling.

Online applications can be completed by visiting the COMPASS website. Paper

applications are still available through local county assistance offices, or interested applicants

can download and print an application from the departments website.

LIHEAP is a wonderful program and we are happy to offer it, Mackereth said. We

want Pennsylvanians to stay healthy all winter long.

For helpful tips on keeping warm throughout the winter while saving money on utility

costs, visit the Energy Savers website.For more information, visit DPWs LIHEAP Programwebpage.

Natural Lands Trust Pioneers Conservation Easement On Former Superfund Site

Natural Lands Trustannounced recently the conservation of Laurel Hill, a 211-acre property in

Newlin Township, Chester County.

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autumn-tinted foliageand the cold, clear waters of Briar Run beneath, Laurel Hill is a sylvan

paradise. It is this beauty that prompted Laughton Company, LLC, owned by Cyndy and Barry

Olliff, to purchase the property in 2007.

We didnt want it to be developed, said Cyndy. We knew if we didnt step up, the

developers would.

A few years later, Laughton decided to go a step further to protect the land and contactedNatural Lands Trust, a regional conservation organization that has protected more than 100,000

acres in its 61-year history. Last month, an agreement was finalized to place 159 acres under

conservation easement with Natural Lands Trust. Under an easement, property remains in private

ownership, but is protected from future development in perpetuity.

The easement area includes 94 acres of high-quality deciduous woodlands that are

bisected by Briar Run, a tributary to West Branch Brandywine Creek and one of a handful of

trout-breeding streams in southeastern Pennsylvania. It also protects the scenic views along

Laurel Road the property includes more than 2,000 feet of road frontage.

While every conservation easement is tailored to the specific property and the goals of its

landowners, the Laurel Hill transaction included one rather unique challenge: the property is the

site of the former Strasburg Landfill, which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)designated as a Superfund site in 1989.

The conservation easement is believed to be the first of its kind in the country: the

permanent protection of many acres of desirable, undeveloped real estate surrounding a federal

Superfund site by private, non-government parties.

For six years, the landfill accepted municipal and industrial waste it was closed in 1984.

Between 1989 and 2001, the EPA capped and fenced-off the fill site and installed a collection

and treatment system to mitigate contaminants leaching from the fill.

The Department of Environmental Protection, which maintains the 24-acre retired

landfill, has determined that the fill no longer poses a measurable risk to the surrounding

community. Though the conservation easement does not include the landfill, it virtually

surrounds the remediated site.

While at first glance, Laurel Hill might seem like an unlikely target for development,

make no mistake about it: this property was at risk, said Molly Morrison, president of Natural

Lands Trust. Hundreds of subdivisions and shopping malls have been constructed on or

adjacent to other Superfund sites across the country, including the infamous Love Canal. And the

scenic and natural attributes of this land made it a priority for conservation.

ClearWater Conservancy: Tussey Mountain Land Purchase Now Part Of State Forest

ClearWater Conservancycompleted the purchase of 281

mountainside acres on Tussey Mountain in Harris andFerguson Townships, Centre County, and transferred the

land to public ownership as part of Rothrock State Forest

October 29.

The land, purchased from Richard and Bernadette

Hale, is immediately to the east of Musser Gap, a property

conserved by ClearWater in similar fashion in 2006. Since

2007, ClearWater Conservancy has added 928 acres on
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Tussey Mountain to Rothrock State Forest, creating conserved land for wildlife and recreational

use in perpetuity.

(Photo: View from Mt. Nittany.)

ClearWater Conservancy is delighted to acquire the properties and transfer ownership to

Rothrock State Forest. We trust in the land management philosophy and stewardship of the

forest resources carried out by the Bureau of Forestry in our community. Land conservationactivities like this are at the core of ClearWaters mission of conserving the special, beautiful,

natural places that give our region its character, said ClearWater Conservancy President Steve

Miller.

As part of Rothrock State Forest, the land will now be owned and cared for by the

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry.

"The Forest District and the users of the Rothrock owe a debt of gratitude to ClearWater

Conservancy for their diligence in this almost two-year project to make this acquisition happen.

The tract will now be evaluated by District staff for forest stand health and for recreational

opportunities, said Mark Potter, District Forester for Rothrock State Forest.

Conserving and protecting mountain land does more than secure scenic views and

recreation, it helps ensure safe drinking water for the entire region.This adds 280 acres of protected mountain land to the mountain recharge area and

creates an excellent source water protection area for Slab Cabin Run and both the Harter and

Thomas well fields. This is very important for the communitys drinking water supplies because

it has been estimated that mountain runoff provides upwards of 50 percent of the groundwater

recharge to the carbonate aquifers that support the State Borough Water Authoritys Thomas and

Harter well fields, said Brian Heiser, SCBWA Water Production Superintendent.

Funding for the acquisition was from DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation via

The Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, DCNR Bureau of Forestry and

ClearWater Conservancy.

ClearWater ConservancysLand Conservation Program seeks to balance the rapid growth

of central Pennsylvania with the conservation of important ecological, cultural, and historic

places. They work with interested landowners and managers to determine appropriate and

voluntary conservation methods, including land management recommendations, conservation

easements, and land

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