Thursday, September 30, 2021

Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 9.30.21

House
returns to session October 4, 5, 6

     -- Committee Schedule

Senate returns to session October 18, 19, 20

     -- Committee Schedule

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events


TODAY 10:00:  Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing on closing the oil and gas drilling hazardous waste loophole.  Room 8E-B East Wing.  Click Here to register to watch via Zoom.  Click Here for more on the agenda.


TODAY 10:00: Water Science Institute, Partners: Celebrate Big Spring Run Legacy Sediment Stream Restoration Project In Lancaster County Sept. 30  


TODAY: DCNR Issues First Fall Foliage Report


-- Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Applauds Senate Action On Bill To Allocate $500 Million To Fund Local Growing Greener Projects, Establish Clean Streams Fund  [PaEN]

-- Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay: Tree Plantings Oct. 9 & Nov. 13 In Lancaster, York, Franklin & Adams Counties

-- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: Hellbender Comeback Effort Releases State Amphibian Into Susquehanna River Tributary

-- County Conservation Districts: Accepting NACD Student Poster Contest Entries [PaEN]

-- PA Envirothon: Names Greg Bonsall New Executive Director  [PaEN]

-- CourierT: FEMA Flood Insurance Guidelines To Change In Effort To Offer More Equitable Coverage

-- ScrantonT: Flood-Ravaged Street In Dickson City Could Reopen By End Of Year

-- PA Cap-Star: Report: PA Kids Show Elevated Lead Levels In Blood Twice National Rate  [PA Senate Issued Report On Lead Risks In 2019, Has Done Nothing] 

-- PA Resources Council: Sets October Schedule For Traveling Glass Recycling Collection Locations In Allegheny County  [PaEN]

-- WESA: Environmental Groups Push For Pittsburgh Plastic Bag Ban

-- Senate Committee OKs Bill Expanding C-PACE Clean Energy, Energy Conservation Program  [PaEN]

-- Pennsylvania Lawmakers Explore Latest EVs During Ride-and-Drive At State Capitol Event, Including Mack Trucks  [PaEN]

-- DEP: Announces $3 Million In Grants For Cleaner Truck, Bus Fleets Under The Driving PA Forward Grant Program  [PaEN]

-- Heinz Endowments Podcast: New Climate War Author Michael Mann - Fight To Take Back Our Planet

-- AltoonaM: Multiple Spotted Lanternfly Sightings Reported In Blair County

-- House Committee Meets October 4 On Bill Creating Prescriptive Easements  [PaEN]

-- DCNR Blog: Closing Trail Gaps Still A Top Priority  [PaEN]

-- Daily American: Windber Teen Builds Trail Signs To Earn Girl Scouts’ Gold Award

-- DCNR: Additional State Forest Roads Opening For Hunting Seasons, Other Outdoor Activities

-- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: Fall Foliage Festivals Add To Leaf-Peeping Season Across PA

-- CourierT: Best Bets For Fall Foliage In Bucks County

-- Game Commission: Schedule Of Upcoming State Game Lands Tours In October

-- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: Game Commission Slates More State Game Land Driving Tours In October

-- Brodhead Watershed Association: Welcomes Three New Board Members

American Rescue Plan Funding 

-- WESA: Allegheny County Council Allocates Federal COVID Relief Funds With Few Details

National/International

--WSJ: U.S. Frackers Fear Vaccine Mandate Will Worsen Worker Crunch

-- PA Cap-Star Guest Essay: Sen. Manchin’s Support For Natural Gas Could Derail Biden’s Climate Goals, Here’s How

PA Politics

-- CourierT: 3 Bucks County Residents Plead Guilty To Roles In Assault On U.S. Capitol, Face Prison Time

-- ErieT: Census: Loss Of Population Means Loss Of Clout In Congress For Erie

-- TribLive: COVID Cases, Deaths Rising Among Younger Allegheny County Residents

-- PG: Allegheny County Employees Required To Have COVID Vaccinations By Dec. 1 Or Face Termination

--WSJ: U.S. Frackers Fear Vaccine Mandate Will Worsen Worker Crunch

-- WHYY: Montgomery County’s Mobile Health Team Approaches Milestone- 10,000 Vaccinations

-- PA Cap-Star: House Republicans Split, Votes Down Vouchers For Closed Schools, Mask Requirements

-- AP: Lawmakers Moving To Keep COVID Regulatory Waivers For 6 More Months

-- Inquirer: Judge Denies Tredyffrin/Easttown Parent’s Request To Halt School Mask Mandate, Didn’t Present Adequate Evidence Wearing Masks Violated Religious Beliefs

-- ReadingE: Reading High Football Game Canceled Due To COVID Concerns

-- PennLive - John Baer: Abortion, Privacy, Voting Rights Seem On The Line; Place Your Bets On Which Might Be Diminished

-- Spotlight PA: The Cost Of PA’s Failure To Clarify Rules Around Addiction Treatment and Marijuana

-- WPSU: New Immigrant Detention Center To Open In Clearfield County Prison

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[Posted: September 30, 2021]  PA Environment Digest

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