DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council will begin a discussion of its recommendations to Governor-Elect Tom Wolf for improving DEP operations and program at its November 18 meeting.
During the Secretary’s 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 DEP’s Environmental Education Grant Program and DCNR’s Forestry Plant regulations.
DEP’s November Report to the CAC is 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 Council webpage.
