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  • Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Coordinate Permitting of Key Projects 
    Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order yesterday to create a Pennsylvania Permit Fast Track program to streamline the commonwealth’s permitting process for key economic development and infrastructure projects, including permit coordination across agencies. The Office of Transformation and Opportunity will lead […]
  • DEP Claims to Reduce Permit Backlog by 75% 
    The state Department of Environmental Protection claims it has reduced its permit backlog by 75% in the last year, along with eliminating the backlog for oil and gas permits. DEP states that it reviews more than 45,000 permit applications annually, […]
  • EPA Land Revitalization Technical Assistance Available for Brownfields 
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Land Revitalization Technical Assistance Program to promote the revitalization of brownfield areas. If your township has a site or group of sites impacted by contamination or suspected contamination, EPA can provide targeted support for […]
  • Free Online Update on Solar Farms in PA December 9
    Want to know more about grid-scale solar installations? On Monday, December 9, noon-1:30 p.m., PSATS will host a free webinar focusing on the current landscape of utility-scale solar farms in Pennsylvania and how townships can address them through ordinances. In the first […]
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