PSATS submitted comments to DEP regarding the draft NPDES MS4 General Permit (PAG-13), expressing concerns over crediting of municipal success in reducing sediment and pollutants under the current permit, particularly those that individually or collaboratively exceeded their current permit goals….
The Firefighters Association of the State of Pennsylvania (FASP) announced funding opportunities to help support and enhance recruitment and retention efforts. Townships are encouraged to share this information with their local public safety partners. FASP is offering Local Level Grants up to…
Townships have many reports due each year, and several of these reports are due in the coming weeks. Several of these reports are required to receive revenue from these programs: Watch the video above to learn more about upcoming reports…
It’s the final countdown before the 2025 Project & Expenditure Report for the American Rescue Plan Act opens! Every township must complete the 2025 report. In addition, there are still several townships that have not yet completed their 2024 report…
PSATS provided a webinar last week and a recording is available to help townships and their consultants learn more about the DEP draft of the NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges (PAG-13) from small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s)….
The Shapiro Administration announced the plugging of the 300th orphaned or abandoned well over the past two years in North Franklin Township, Washington County. This project was done under an emergency contract because the well was leaking methane and sits…
The Consumer Price Index bumped up in February by .2% after rising .5% in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months ending February, the all-items index increased 2.8%, after rising 3% for the 12 months ending January. The index…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the development of regulations to roll back current policies addressing oversight of power plants and fuel efficiency standards for vehicles. The EPA will also work with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to…
As surely as spring brings the first robin, it is also bringing a new wave of anonymous Right-To-Know (RTK) requests. Many townships and municipalities are receiving automated anonymous RTK requests and many are not on the Office of Open Records’…
Join us at the PSATS 2025 Annual Educational Conference & Exhibit Show, Pennsylvania’s premier local government educational event. This unparalleled training and networking opportunity takes place from May 4 to 7 at the Hershey Lodge. Here’s why you should attend: 1. Learn and Connect: Discover the latest township…
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