DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Hold Joint Meeting Nov. 19; Underground Coal Mining Impact Report On Agenda

On November 19, DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council and Environmental Justice Advisory Board hold what has become an annual joint meeting to review issues related to environmental justice in the Commonwealth from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Also on the CAC agenda are--

-- Act 54 Underground Coal Mining Impacts Report Update by Bill Allen, Director, Bureau of Mining Programs and Sharon Hill, Group Manager.  [Note: DEP has received the 5th Act 54 report from the University of Pittsburgh and is reviewing the report.]

-- Presentation on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative by Jessica Shirley, Director Office Of Policy

-- Update on DEP’s Environmental Education Program by Bert Myers, Director Environmental Education

Click Here to review a copy of DEP’s monthly written report to the CAC on activities and actions.

The meeting will be held in Room 105 of the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg starting at 10:00.  There is a toll free conference call-in option available by dialing 267-332-8737, Conference ID#: 485895058.

For more information, visit DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council webpage. Questions should be directed to Keith Salador, Executive Director, by calling 717-787-8171 or send email to: ksalador@pa.gov

[Posted: November 5, 2019]  www.PaEnvironmentDigest.com