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  • Wolf Administration Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season Amidst COVID-19

    Wolf Administration Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season Amidst COVID-19 Harrisburg, PA – As we near the peak of hurricane season, the Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency today urged Pennsylvanians to have an emergency plan in place if a hurricane or tropical storm is forecasted to impact the state during COVID-19.…

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  • US EPA Final Rule: Use of Lead-Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water

    US EPA Final Rule: Use of Lead-Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water   On July 29, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to reduce lead in plumbing materials used in public water systems, homes, schools and other facilities. This action marks a significant milestone in implementing…

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  • PA DEP Offering Grants to Small Businesses and Farmers for Energy, Environmental Projects

    COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Dept. of Environmental Protection Commonwealth News Bureau Room 308, Main Capitol Building Harrisburg PA., 17120 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/27/2020 CONTACT: Neil Shader, DEP 717-787-1323 PA DEP Offering Grants to Small Businesses and Farmers for Energy, Environmental Projects Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the availability of $1…

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