Bill > HB513

This bill establishes and updates the Pennsylvania State Plane Coordinate System (PSPC), a standardized method for defining geographic locations within Pennsylvania. The system will consist of two layers: a single statewide zone and a set of smaller regional zones, both defined by the National Geodetic Survey. Coordinates will be expressed in meters or International Feet, with specific rules for determining east/x and north/y coordinates. The bill requires that any document using these coordinates must specify the coordinate system, zone name, and source geodetic datum. The State Geospatial Coordinating Board is tasked with publishing a notice when the new State Plane Coordinate System is released. The bill repeals previous coordinate system legislation and acknowledges that other geodetic reference networks can still be used. The system is designed to provide flexibility for different types of geospatial projects, with users able to choose between the statewide layer (for broad datasets) and the regional zones (for engineering or surveying projects). The act will take effect 30 days after publication, with some provisions taking immediate effect.

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