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Pennsylvania Water Law by Michael D. Klein, Esq.
Michael D. Klein is a member in the Harrisburg, PA, and Washington D.C. offices of Cozen O’Connor. Michael practices in the areas of utility and environmental law in Pennsylvania. He can be reached at mklein@cozen.com and 717-703-5903. Joshua L. Belcher, attorney with Cozen O’Connor, assisted in the preparation of the article for PA-AWWA Water News Source, Summer 2013 issue.

AWWA testifies on issues surrounding PFAS in water

May 15, 2019 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The American Water Works Association (AWWA) today testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change about approaches to addressing PFAS in drinking water. Tracy Mehan, AWWA’s executive director of government affairs, spoke on behalf of the non-profit organization whose 51,000 members represent water professionals throughout […]

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Information on PFAS

PFAS PA DEP’s PFAS webpage For more visit:  www.epa.gov/pfas US EPA’s PFAS Action Plan  

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Draft Interim Recommendations for Addressing Groundwater Contaminated with PFOA and PFOS

Draft Interim Recommendations for Addressing Groundwater Contaminated with PFOA and PFOS Draft Interim Recommendations for addressing groundwater The EPA is seeking public comment on a draft set of recommendations for cleaning up groundwater contaminated with PFOA and PFOS.  When finalized, the recommendations will provide a starting point for making site-specific cleanup decisions. The guidance is […]

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PA DEP Announces PFAS Sampling Plan to Identify Possible Water Contamination

PA DEP Announces PFAS Sampling Plan to Identify Possible Water Contamination Harrisburg, PA – As a part of the Wolf Administration’s efforts to address contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a statewide sampling plan to identify impacted drinking water supplies. The sampling plan will test water […]

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PA EQB proposed rulemaking #7-533 “Water Quality Management and NPDES Permit Application Fees and Annual Fees” (IRRC #3227)…Corrective Amendment

PA EQB proposed rulemaking #7-533 “Water Quality Management and NPDES Permit Application Fees and Annual Fees” (IRRC #3227).   Please see the corrective amendment published in PA Bulletin on April 6, 2019. https://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol49/49-14/488.html Scott Schalles Regulatory Analyst Independent Regulatory Review Commission 717.214.8955   From: Scott Schalles Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 11:54 AM Subject: PA […]

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