Public Participation Opportunities/Calendar Of Events

This section lists House and Senate Committee meetings, DEP and other public hearings and meetings and other interesting environmental events.

NEW means new from last week.  Go to the online Calendar webpage for updates.

Note: DEP published the 2019 schedules of its advisory committees, councils and board meetings in the Dec. 10 PA Bulletin, page 7708.

June 1-8-- Lancaster County’s Water Week.

June 3-- NEW. Senate Appropriations Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 552 (Stefano-R- Fayette) authorizing the Game Commission to adopt its own license fees for 3 years, Senate Bill 553 (Stefano-R-Fayette) authorizing the Fish and Boat Commission to adopt its own license fees for 3 years.  Rules Room.  Off The Floor.

June 3-- NEW. Stroud Water Research Center: Dr. Ruth Patrick, Pioneer In Science, The Conestoga River Study. Ware Center in Lancaster starting at 6:00.

June 3-7-- Registration Open. American Society of Mining & Reclamation Annual Meeting.  Montana.

June 4-- NEW. Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 305 (Baker-R- Luzerne) would require the Delaware River Basin Commission to reimburse oil and gas rights holders for the value of their rights if DRBC adopts a moratorium on fracking in the watershed, Senate Bill 575 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) would establish a procurement program for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment reductions needed to comply with the Chesapeake Bay Watershed pollution reduction goals and only applies to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Pennsylvania, Senate Bill 619 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) makes fundamental changes to the definition of water pollution under the state Clean Streams Law by saying an accidental spill only constitutes pollution if it violates a numeric surface water quality standard in DEP’s Chapter 93 regulations, Senate Bill 108 (Yaw-R-Lycoming)-- to create a check off on vehicle and driver’s licenses for a Keystone Tree Fund to support the development of riparian buffers.  Room 8E-B East Wing of the Capitol starting at 9:30.  Click Here to watch the meeting live onlineClick Here for more background on the bills.

June 4-- CANCELED. DEP Storage Tank Advisory Committee meeting. Next scheduled meeting is September 10.  Contact: Kris Shiffer, 717-772-5809, kshiffer@pa.gov(formal notice)

June 4-- CANCELED. DEP Board Of Coal Mine Safety meeting. Rescheduled for June 11.  Contact; Peggy Scheloske, 724-404-3143, mscheloske@pa.gov(formal notice)

June 4-- POWR: DEP Presentation On Draft Integrated Water Quality Report Showing 40% Of Streams Impaired In PA.  Auditorium, Rachel Carson Building, Harrisburg.  10:30 to Noon.

June 4-- PA Resources Council Watershed Awareness/Rain Barrel Workshop. North Park Rose Barn, Allegheny County.  6:30 to 8:00.

June 4-- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 14th Annual Arts Tour & Sale. Throughout Berks County.

June 4-- NEW. Clean Water Action Lobby Day In Harrisburg

June 5-- NEW. House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee to hold an informational meeting on House Bill 781 (Boback-R-Luzerne) amends Act 13 of 2012 to more specifically authorize the use of Act 13 drilling impact fees for stormwater management by counties (sponsor summary). Room G-50 of the Irvis Building. 10:00.  Click Here to watch the meeting online.

June 5-- NEW. House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meets to consider House Bill 1516 (Causer-R-Cameron) establishing an Agriculture Rapid Response Disaster Readiness Account (sponsor summary); House Bill 1517 (Zimmerman-R-Lancaster) establishing the Conservation Excellence Farm Conservation Grant Program (sponsor summary). Room B-31 Main Capitol. 9:00.  Click Here to watch the meeting online.

June 5-- NEW. House Game and Fisheries Committee meets to consider House Bill 1003 (Gillespie-R-York) further providing for the enforcement of safety markings for low head or run-of-the-river dams (sponsor summary).  Room 205 of the Ryan Building.  Call of the Chair.  Click Here to watch the meeting online.

June 5-- NEW. Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee holds hearing to discuss third party view of DEP’s Chapter 102 (Erosion and Sedimentation) and Chapter 105 (Dam Safety and Encroachment) permits. Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.  Click Here to watch the hearing onlineClick Here for more on the agenda.

June 5-- NEW. Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 634 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) establishing the Conservation Excellence Farm Conservation Grant Program (sponsor summary); House Bill 370 (Klunk-R-York) would amend the Agricultural Area Security Law to authorize farmland conservation owners to relinquish the right to establish a residence (House Fiscal Note and summary); and House Bill 404 (Lawrence-R-Chester) would add the tree of heaven preferred by the spotted lanternfly as a Class B noxious weed (House Fiscal Note and summary). Room 8E-B East Wing. Noon.  Click Here for more on the agenda.

June 6-- Agenda Posted. Joint Meeting of DEP Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Recycling Fund Advisory Committee meeting.  Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. 10:00.  Contact: Laura Henry, 717-772-5713, lahenry@pa.gov(formal notice) 

June 6- PA Resources Council Watershed Awareness/Rain Barrel Workshop. Phipps Garden Center, Allegheny County. 7:00 to 8:30.

June 6-- PA Section-American Water Resources Association Annual Conference - Managing Stormwater- Applied Urban And Suburban Best Practices. Lancaster.

June 8-- PA Resources Council Pop-Up Glass Recycling Event. Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County. 9:00 to 2:00.

June 8-- Penn State Extension Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting. Danville, Montour County.

June 9-- French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. French Creek Iron Tour Cycling For Open Space In Chester County.

June 10-- NEW. Joint House Democratic Policy Committee and Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing on Restore PA.  Room 418 Main Capitol. 10:00.

June 11-- Agenda Posted. DEP Board Of Coal Mine Safety meeting.  DEP Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg. 10:00.  Contact; Peggy Scheloske, 724-404-3143, mscheloske@pa.gov(formal notice)

June 11-- South Mountain Partnership Speakers Series: Appreciating The PA Local Craft Brew Industry.  Appalachian Brewing Company in Shippensburg. 6:30.

June 11-- PA Resources Council Backyard Composting Workshop. North Park Rose Barn, Allegheny County. 6:30 to 8:00.

June 11-- NEW. PA Municipal League, Sustainable Pittsburgh Spring Sustainability Conference. Toftrees Resort and Conference Center, State College.

June 11-- NEW. West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Coalition meeting. Clearfield County Conservation District Office, 6395 Clearfield Woodland Hwy #2, Clearfield. 6:30.

June 12-- Delaware River Basin Commission business meeting. West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company, 40 We. Upper Ferry Road, Ewing Township, NJ .1:30. (formal notice)

June 12-- Agenda Posted. DEP Cleanup Standards Scientific Advisory Board meeting. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. 9:00. Contact: Michael Maddigan, 717-772-3609, mmaddigan@pa.gov.

June 12-- NEW. Agenda Posted. DEP State Board For Certification Of Water And Wastewater Systems Operators meeting.  10th Floor Rachel Carson Building. 10:00.  Contact: Ed Chescattie, 717-772-2184, echescattie@pa.gov.

June 12-- NEW. Southwestern PA Water Resource Center Advanced Floodplain Management In PA Workshop. Cranberry Township Municipal Center Council Chambers, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, Butler County.  8:30 to 5:00.

June 13-- CANCELED. DEP Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee meeting. Next scheduled meeting is August 15. Contact: Kirit Dalal, 717-772-3436 or send email to: kdalal@pa.gov. (formal notice)

June 13-- PA Environmental Council Environmental Partnership Awards Dinner. Philadelphia.

June 13-- PA Resources Council Backyard Composting Workshop. Phipps Garden Center, Allegheny County. 7:00 to 8:30.

June 13-- Penn State Extension Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting. Exton, Chester County.

June 13-- NEW. Southwestern PA Water Resource Center Pennsylvania Flood Insurance Roundtable. Fugh Memorial Social Hall, 27 Crescent Ave., Etna, Allegheny County. 9:00 to 1:30.

June 14-- Agenda Posted. Susquehanna River Basin Commission meeting.  Commission offices, 4423 N. Front Street, Harrisburg. 9:00.  (formal notice & agenda)

June 14-15-- NEW. Allegheny National Forest Firefly Programs by Pennsylvania Firefly Festival. Loleta Recreation Day Use Area, Allegheny National Forest, Warren County.

June 14-22-- 25th Annual Delaware River Sojourn.

June 15-- Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association Creek Cleanup. Cumberland County.  8:45 to Noon.

June 15-- Ohio River Sweep Cleanup.

June 15-- NEW. Third Annual Susquehanna River Rally. City Island, Harrisburg. 1:00 to 3:00.

June 15-- PA Resources Council Hard-To-Recycle Collection Event-Allegheny County. Bethel Park High School. 9:00 to 1:00.

June 15-- Brodhead Watershed Association Hike Through A Waterfall At Spruce Mountain Trail, Monroe County.

June 16-21-- Cumberland Valley TU Rivers Conservation & Fly-Fishing Youth CampMessiah College, Grantham, Cumberland County.

June 17-21-- Registration Open. Group Against Smog And Pollution Air Adventures Summer Youth Camp.  Pittsburgh.

June 18-- Environmental Quality Board meeting.  Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. 9:00.  Contact: Laura Edinger, 717-772-3277, ledinger@pa.gov(formal notice)

June 18-- DEP Citizens Advisory Council meeting. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.  10:00. Contact: Keith Salador, Executive Director, 717-787-8171 or send email to: ksalador@pa.gov.

June 19-- NEW. House Environmental Resources and Energy and Local Government Committees hold a joint hearing to hear testimony from local government associations on MS4 Stormwater Pollution Reduction compliance.  Room G-50 Irvis Building. 9:00.  Click Here to watch the meeting online.

June 19-- NEW. Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee to meet to release an independent performance evaluations of  DEP’s Chapter 102 and 105 Permit Programs required by Senate Resolution 226 (Yudichak-D-Luzerne). Room 8E-B East Wing. 9:30.  Click Here for more on the agenda.

June 19-- CANCELED. DEP Coastal Zone Advisory Committee meeting.  10th Floor Conference Room, Rachel Carson Building. 9:30.  Contact: Stacey Box, 717-772-5622 or sbox@pa.gov(formal notice)

June 19-- NEW. 100% Renewable Energy PA Lobby Day.  Harrisburg.

June 19-- NEW. Southwestern PA Water Resource Center Adjusting Your Program To New MS4 Stormwater Requirements Workshop. Community and Recreation Center at Boyce Mayview Park, 1551 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair, Allegheny County. 9:00  to Noon.

June 19-- NEW. Westmoreland Conservation District Next Generation Farm Summit. Donohoe Center and J. Roy Houston Conservation Center, Greensburg. 10:00 to 4:00.

June 20-- DEP Agricultural Advisory Board meeting.  DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg. 9:30.  DEP Contact: Jay Braund 717-772-5636 or jbraund@pa.gov.

June 20-- CANCELED. DEP Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board meeting. Next scheduled meeting is September 19.  DEP Contact: Todd Wallace, 717-783-9438,  twallace@pa.gov.

June 20-- Pike County Conservation District. Homeowner Tips To Protect Clean Water.  Dingman Township Fire Hall, 680 Log Tavern Road, Milford. 9:00 to 11:00.

June 20-- NEW. Southwestern PA Water Resource Center Adjusting Your Program To New MS4 Stormwater Requirements Workshop.  Hempfield Township Municipal Building, 1132 Woodward Drive, Greensburg, Westmoreland County. 9:00 to Noon.

June 20-21- Chesapeake Bay Sustainable Landscape Professional Certification Course. State College.

June 22-- PA Resources Council Household Chemical Collection Event. Fayette County (Fairgrounds).  9:00 to 1:00.

June 22-- NEW. Pennsylvania Firefly Festival. Black Caddis Ranch, Kellettville, Forest County between Tionesta and Marienville on Route 666 in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest.  Noon and 10:00.

June 22-- NEW. Wildlife For Everyone Foundation, PA Federation Of Sportsmen & Conservationists 5th Annual Great Outdoor Picnic. Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park, Centre Hall, Centre County. 11:00 to 4:00.

June 22-- NEW. Natural Lands Gwynedd Preserve Field Jam. Montgomery County. 6:00 to 9:00.

June 22-24-- Wildlands Conservancy Lehigh River Sojourn. Easton, Northampton County.

June 23-29-- Registration Open. Keystone/TU Teens Conservation Camp. Keystone College, Lackawanna County.

June 25-- DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting.  Room 105 Rachel Carson Building 10:00.  Contact: Lindsay Byron, 717-772-8951, lbyron@pa.gov.

June 29-- PA Resources Council Hard-To-Recycle Collection Event-Allegheny County. Quaker Valley High School, Leetsdale. 9:00 to 1:00.

July 8-12-- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Youth Appalachian Adventure CampHawk Mountain Sanctuary, Berks County.

July 16-- Penn State Extension Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting. Berwick, Columbia County.

July 17-- NEW. DEP Hearing [If Requested] On RACT II Air Quality Plan For Lord Corporation Facility In Saegertown Borough, Crawford County.  DEP Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville. 10:00.

July 17-18-- Inaugural PA Trout In The Classroom Summit. Harrisburg.

July 18-- Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program Funding & Incentives To Implement Energy Efficiency Projects Webinar.  Noon to 1:00.

July 20-- PA Resources Council Household Chemical Collection Event. Washington County (Wild Things Park).

July 20-- Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association Creek Cleanup. Cumberland County.  8:45 to Noon.

July 24-- Penn State Extension Managing Invasive Plant Species Workshop. Upper Macungie Station 56, 6510 Schantz Road, Allentown.  8:30 to 3:00.

July 24-- NEW. Southwestern PA Water Resource Center National Flood Insurance Program: I-Codes And Substantial Damage/ Improvement Workshop.  Community and Recreation Center at Boyce Mayview Park, 1551 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair, Allegheny County. 8:30 to 4:00.

July 24-26-- Registration Open. Professional Recyclers Of PA Annual Recycling & Organics Conference.  Harrisburg.

July 27-- CleanScapes Bald Eagle Creek Cleanup, Clinton County.

July 27-- PA Resources Council Hard-To-Recycle Collection Event-Allegheny County. La Roche University, McCandless. 9:00 to 1:00.

August 3-- PA Resources Council Hard-To-Recycle Collection Event-Allegheny County.  West Mifflin Area High School. 9:00 to 1:00.

August 8-- DEP Small Water Systems Technical Assistance Center Board meeting. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. 9:00. Contact: Dawn Hissner 717-772-2189 or send email to dhissner@pa.gov(formal notice)

August 12-16-- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Youth Appalachian Adventure CampHawk Mountain Sanctuary, Berks County.

August 15-- DEP Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee meeting.  Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. 9:15. Contact: Kirit Dalal, 717-772-3436 or send email to: kdalal@pa.gov.

August 15-- Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program Building Re-Tuning For Energy Efficiency In Downtown Buildings Webinar. Noon to 1:00.

August 15-- Penn State Extension Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting. Bloomsburg, Columbia County.

August 17-- PA Resources Council Household Chemical Collection Event.  Allegheny County (Boyce Park). 9:00 to 1:00.

August 17-- Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association Creek Cleanup. Cumberland County.  8:45 to Noon.

August 22-25-- PA Association Of Hazardous Materials Technicians Annual Hazmat Training and Education Conference.  Seven Springs, Somerset County.

September 4-- DEP Laboratory Accreditation Advisory Committee meeting.  Bureau of Laboratories, Room 206, 2575 Interstate Drive, Harrisburg. 9:00.  Contact: Aaren Alger, 717-346-8212 or send email to: aaalger@pa.gov(formal notice)

September 4-5-- PA Waste Industries Assn/Solid Waste Assn-Keystone Chapter Joint Conference. Harrisburg Hilton.

September 8-11-- Registration Open. 2019 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation and National Abandoned Mine Lands Program Conference. Pittsburgh.  PA Environment Digest is a proud sponsor of this event.

September 10-- DEP Storage Tank Advisory Committee meeting. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. 10:00.  Contact: Kris Shiffer, 717-772-5809, kshiffer@pa.gov(formal notice)

September 11-- DEP Sewage Advisory Committee meeting.  Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. 10:30.  Contact: Janice Vollero, 717-772-5157, jvollero@pa.gov.   (formal notice)

September 12-- South Mountain Partnership Speakers Series: Methods Of Combating Illegal Dumping And Vandalism In A Forest SettingCaledonia State Park in Fayetteville, Franklin County. 6:30.

September 19-- DEP Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board meeting.  Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. 10:00.  DEP Contact: Todd Wallace, 717-783-9438,  twallace@pa.gov.

September 19-- Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program Alternative Energy Projects For Agriculture-Related Businesses Webinar. Noon to 1:00.

September 19-- Pike County Conservation District. Properly Maintaining Your On-Lot Septic System.  Dingman Township Fire Hall, 680 Log Tavern Road, Milford. 9:00 to 11:00.

September 21-- PA Resources Council Household Chemical Collection Event. Allegheny County (South Park).  9:00 to 1:00.

September 21-- Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association Creek Cleanup. Cumberland County.  8:45 to Noon.

September 22-24-- Pennsylvania Greenways And Trails Summit. Shippensburg University Conference Center.

October 3-- Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program Economy, Energy And Environment For Food-Related Industries Webinar. Noon to 1:00.

October 5-- PA Resources Council Hard-To-Recycle Collection Event-Allegheny County. Settlers Cabin Park. 9:00 to 1:00.

October 8-10-- Natural Areas Association Natural Areas Conference.  Pittsburgh.

October 12-- PA Resources Council Household Chemical Collection Event.  Beaver County (Bradys Run Park).  (;00 to 1:00.

October 15-- Villanova University, PA Environmental Council, PA State Association of Township Supervisors Managing Stormwater By Engaging Private Landowners - Success Stories and Strategies Workshop.  Villanova University, Philadelphia.

October 16-17-- Villanova University Biennial Stormwater Management Symposium. Villanova University.

October 16-17-- 7th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum.  Allentown.

October 29-30-- Northeast Recycling Council Fall Conference.  Rhode Island.

November 15-17-- Chesapeake Watershed Forum.  Shepherdstown, WV.

November 21-- Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program Entrepreneurship Ecosystem At Penn State Webinar. Noon to 1:00.

March 9-11-- NEW. Engineers’ Society of Western PA, DEP Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference. State College

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6/3/2019

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