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Contents April 2006

Townships Weigh in on UCC
Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code turns two this month. And while many agree that enacting the code was the right thing to do, the transition hasn’t been without problems, township officials say.

Web links from this article:

• International Code Council
• Pa. Association of Building Code Officials
• Governor’s Center for Local Government Services
• Pa. Dept. of Labor and Industry (Enter “uniform construction code” under PA Keyword)
• Pa. Construction Codes Academy

DEP Puts Brakes on Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy
The state Department of Environmental Protection has decided to slow down the rollout of this pollution-reducing strategy to give stakeholders, including townships, a chance to offer their thoughts.

Web links from this article:

• Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy (Click on Water Topics and choose Chesapeake Bay)
• Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection, Nutrient Trading
• Chesapeake Bay Program
• Chesapeake Bay Local Government Information Network

Manual Takes New Approach to Managing Stormwater
While federal and state policies drive stormwater management, the ultimate responsibility lies with municipal officials. And soon, a new best management practices manual, developed by the state, will introduce a different approach.

Web links from this article:

• Chesapeake Bay Local Government Information Network

Interview: Lance Simmens, Special Assistant to the Governor for Intergovernmental Affairs
A love of politics has taken Lance Simmens across the country, but now he’s back in Pennsylvania and working on behalf of Gov. Ed Rendell to enhance the relationship between state and local government.

USDA Has Millions Available for Township Projects
Townships that need money for water, sewer, and economic development projects may want to check out the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Program.

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