April 26, 2013
Department of Environmental Protection
Secretary Michael Krancer was questioned about natural gas drilling activity in the Commonwealth and inspection activities. Time was also devoted to:
- DEP permit processing backlogs.
- Susquehanna River water quality improvements.
- Air quality monitoring.
- Scrap tire pile and hazardous sites cleanup efforts.
- Brownfields projects.
- Stormwater management regulations.
- PENNVEST funding.
Senator Baker raises concerns about the unintended consequences of recent regulatory changes involving septic systems in areas with high-quality water resources.
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