Townships have many reports due each year, and several of these reports are due in the coming weeks. Several of these reports are required to receive revenue from these programs: Watch the video above to learn more about upcoming reports…
Don’t Let U.S. Treasury Take Your ARPA Dollars!
It’s the final countdown before the 2025 Project & Expenditure Report for the American Rescue Plan Act opens! Every township must complete the 2025 report. In addition, there are still several townships that have not yet completed their 2024 report…
Reminder: Recorded Webinar Available on Major Changes for Townships from Draft PA NPDES MS4 General Permit (PAG-13); Comments Due 3/19
PSATS provided a webinar last week and a recording is available to help townships and their consultants learn more about the DEP draft of the NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges (PAG-13) from small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s)….
Shapiro Administration Plugs 300th Orphaned Well in North Franklin Township
The Shapiro Administration announced the plugging of the 300th orphaned or abandoned well over the past two years in North Franklin Township, Washington County. This project was done under an emergency contract because the well was leaking methane and sits…
Inflation Down Slightly for the Month
The Consumer Price Index bumped up in February by .2% after rising .5% in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months ending February, the all-items index increased 2.8%, after rising 3% for the 12 months ending January. The index…
EPA Announces Plans to Revise Regulations, WOTUS Definition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the development of regulations to roll back current policies addressing oversight of power plants and fuel efficiency standards for vehicles. The EPA will also work with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to…
Spring Brings a New Round of Anonymous RTK Requests
As surely as spring brings the first robin, it is also bringing a new wave of anonymous Right-To-Know (RTK) requests. Many townships and municipalities are receiving automated anonymous RTK requests and many are not on the Office of Open Records’…
DON’T MISS THE PSATS 2025 CONFERENCE!
Join us at the PSATS 2025 Annual Educational Conference & Exhibit Show, Pennsylvania’s premier local government educational event. This unparalleled training and networking opportunity takes place from May 4 to 7 at the Hershey Lodge. Here’s why you should attend: 1. Learn and Connect: Discover the latest township…
Reminder: Applications for Health Department Planning Grants Due 3/21
Applications for WalkWorks’ ninth round of Transportation Planning Grants are due March 21, 2025. These grants from the PA Department of Health may be used to develop Active Transportation Plans. Grants and technical assistance are available to develop active transportation plans. Townships…
Liquid Fuels Funds Released, Minimal Increase from 2024
Last week the state Department of Transportation released $468 million in 2025 liquid fuels payments to all municipalities that timely filed required paperwork. For 2025, the final population factor is $17.9967 per person, up slightly (3 cents) from $17.9662 in…
