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The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held an informational meeting with DCNR Sec. Allen, who provided an overview of the department’s functions and issues. Members’ questions particularly focused on issues relating to natural gas drilling on state forest and park lands. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later today. Posted by Kim | Tags: drilling, marcellus shale, natural gas, state forests, state parks | Category: House Env. Resources and Energy, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee met this morning to consider a handful of bills, all of which moved forward with broad support. Of the seven bills on the agenda, three were amended and three received a few dissenting votes. Look for a complete overview of the discussion and votes in the Capitol Toolbox this afternoon. Posted by Kim | Tags: air pollution, energy efficiency, Recycling | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Env. Resources and Energy | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee this morning met with DEP Secretary Krancer to discuss issues relating to the department. Sec. Krancer reviewed his role at DEP and answered questions from the members, which largely related to ensuring water quality when drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later today. Posted by Kim | Tags: alternative energy, DEP, marcellus shale, natural gas, water quality | Category: House Env. Resources and Energy, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held an informational meeting this morning with DEP to discuss water issues facing the state, particularly relating to wastewater, the Chesapeake Bay strategy, and water resources planning. DEP Deputy Secretary Hines provided an overview of the issues, particularly noting challenges in implementing federal regulations. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon. Posted by Kim | Tags: Chesapeake Bay, wastewater, water | Category: House Env. Resources and Energy, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee this morning heard two presentations about Pennsylvania’s forest industry. The first presentation focused on the economics of timbering and the benefits the industry provides to the state, and the second speaker address bio-mass opportunities. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon. Posted by Kim | Tags: biomass, forestry, state forests, timber | Category: House Env. Resources and Energy, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee considered a number of bills this morning, dealing with several hot topics such as mineral rights and the creation of state offices for energy efficiency standards. The two most debated bills focused on the creation of an Energy Procurement and Development Agency and strengthened mandates on oil heating standards. While Chairman Camille George stressed the need to create job opportunities in the energy industry in state to ensure that they’re not moving out of state, several committee members argued that stronger regulations on the energy market is going to hurt the workers and consumers more than help them. HB 1436, HB 2601, HB 1909, HB 2578 and HB 2591 were reported as committed, and HB 1450 was reported as amended. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the complete story. Posted by lindsay | Tags: alternative energy, oil, Pennvest | Category: House Env. Resources and Energy | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee this afternoon adopted an amendment to HB 1489 that would levy a 35 cents per thousand cubic tax on the extraction of natural gas. Chairman George announced this bill will “play a key role” in the budget this year. The amendment provides for distribution of revenues to the General Fund, municipalities and counties, as well as other state agencies and to LIHEAP. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon. Posted by Kim | Tags: Budget, LIHEAP, marcellus shale, natural gas, severance tax | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Env. Resources and Energy | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted to exercise their prerogative to review Independent Regulatory Review Committee (IRRC) final regulation #2783/Environmental Quality Board #7-440 for two weeks. The Chairman told members the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee had also voted to review the final form regulation prior to it going to IRRC for final disposition. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Eric | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Env. Resources and Energy | Comments are closed | Share:
This morning the House ERE Committee reported HB 2405 as amended by a vote of 17-9. All votes on amendments and the final reporting of the bill as amended were not unanimous. The bill is the “new HB 80″ and prime sponsor Eugene DePasquale (D-York) said there have been tweaks made to allow for flexibility. There have been other changes made to reflect members’ concerns, as well, he explained. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Rebecca | Tags: alternative energy, carbon sequestration, Energy | Category: House Env. Resources and Energy | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee met this morning to consider three bills. HB 2234 and HB 2213 were reported as amended. HB 2214 was reported as committed. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jason | Tags: marcellus shale, solar panels | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Env. Resources and Energy | Comments are closed | Share:
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