NOTICES
Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force Meeting
[45 Pa.B. 3601]
[Saturday, July 4, 2015]The first meeting of the Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force (Task Force) will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Susquehanna Conference Rooms A and B of the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The Task Force will develop policies, guidelines and tools to assist in pipeline development (including planning, permitting and construction) as well as long-term operation and maintenance.
The purpose and goals of the Task Force are to define a series of best practices to:
• Plan, site and route pipelines in ways that avoid or reduce environmental and community impacts of pipeline development.
• Amplify and engage in meaningful public participation regarding pipeline development.
• Maximize opportunities for predicable and efficient permitting.
• Employ construction methods that reduce environmental and community impacts.
• Ensure pipeline safety and integrity during operation of the pipeline.
The Task Force will provide a final report to the Governor detailing the findings of the Task Force in February 2016.
Questions concerning the meeting can be directed to the Task Force at RA-EPPITF@pa.gov. The agenda for the meeting will be available through the Department's web site at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword: Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force).
Persons in need of accommodations as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact the Task Force at (717) 772-1856, or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
JOHN QUIGLEY,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 15-1237. Filed for public inspection July 2, 2015, 9:00 a.m.]
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