Environmental Resources & Energy Committee Senator Gene Yaw, Chair

Meeting to consider SB 1331, HB 2367, HB 2404, HB 2405, HB 2406, HB 2407 and HB 2458

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee

Tuesday, October 18 | 9:30 a.m.

Main Capitol, Room 461


Agenda

I.      Call to Order

II.    Bill Consideration

  • SB 1331, PN 1892 (Yaw) This legislation prohibits counties that ban natural gas
    development from receiving county share of Impact Fee / MLF drilling funds.
  • HB 2367, PN 3345 (Mako) This legislation limits the issuance of permits for the
    construction or installation of wind turbines that negatively affect military
    installations.
  • HB 2404, PN 3204 (Owlett) This legislation amends the Dam Safety and
    Encroachments Act to create a continuous maintenance permit.
  • HB 2405, PN 2959 (Pickett) This legislation amends the Dam Safety and
    Encroachments Act to provide for county programs for the removal of obstructions
    and flood-related hazards on streams. *AMENDMENT A05557
  • HB 2406, PN 2960 (Fritz) This legislation amends the Dam Safety and
    Encroachments Act to create a small stream maintenance project permit.
  • HB 2407, PN 3205 (Hamm) This legislation amends the Dam Safety and
    Encroachments Act to limit Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission authority or
    jurisdiction related to stream maintenance or clearing activities.
  • HB 2458, PN 2981 (White) This legislation will create a taskforce to study the
    exportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to supply the energy needs of allies
    around the world and what obstacles are currently preventing Philadelphia from
    becoming a leader in exporting LNG.
  • HB 2528, PN 3254 (Struzzi) This legislation requires the Department of
    Environmental Protection to prioritize awarding well plugging contracts to
    Pennsylvania companies before considering out-of-state companies.*POSSIBLE AMENDMENTIII.      AdjournIf you have any questions regarding this voting meeting, please contact Nick Troutman of
    my office at 717-787-3280 (ntroutman@pasen.gov).
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