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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, No.325), entitled "An act providing for the regulation and safety of dams and reservoirs, water obstructions and encroachments; consolidating and clarifying the programs of the Department of Environmental Resources and Navigation Commission for the Delaware River; establishing penalties and repealing certain acts," further providing for permit issuance and conditions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act to modify permit issuance conditions for emergency stream clearing or maintenance activities. Specifically, when a Commonwealth agency or political subdivision requests an emergency permit during a federally, state, or county-declared disaster emergency, the Department of Environmental Protection must authorize clearing activities for at least 250 feet around a water obstruction. Water obstructions typically refer to structures or activities that impede, drain, or change the course, current, or cross-section of a waterway. The bill provides more flexibility for emergency response efforts by expanding the geographical area that can be cleared during disaster situations, which could help with flood recovery, debris removal, or infrastructure restoration. The legislation takes effect immediately upon enactment, allowing for prompt implementation of these expanded emergency permit provisions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Clint Owlett (R)*,
Bud Cook (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Lee James (R),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Michael Stender (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection (on 01/27/2025)
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