The Wolf Administration has increased the size of indoor and outdoor gatherings, which is now in effect. Indoor limits increased from 25% to 50% of capacity, and outdoor events increased from 50% to 75% of capacity. Masking is still required for…
PSATS Objects to IRRC on Final DEP Rate Increases
PSATS submitted comments to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) on a final-form regulation regarding Water Quality Management and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit application and annual fees. The comments expressed concern that the fees were too high and…
Recorded Town Hall Available on Federal Guidelines for Recovery Funding
If you missed PSATS’ Virtual Town Hall on “The American Rescue Plan Act Funding Update,” a recorded version is now available online. PSATS and Zelenkofske Axelrod staff discussed the ins and outs of the new U.S. Treasury Interim Final Rule…
PennDOT to Hold Telephone Town Hall on Updated Transportation Funding Study
The state Department of Transportation is holding a telephone town hall on Tuesday, May 25, at 6 p.m. as an opportunity to comment on its revised PennDOT Pathways Program. Pathways contains ideas for filling the $8.1 billion annual highway and bridge transportation…
Masks Off for Fully Vaccinated
Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, except where required by federal, state, or local rules, including local business and workplace guidance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday….
Commonwealth Awards Grant Funding
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced $5.4 million in competitive water and sewer grants from Community Block Grant funds. The projects will benefit township residents in four counties. Click here for more. In addition, the state Department of Transportation awarded South…
Reminder: FCC Collecting Broadband Experiences, Speed App Data
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is collecting broadband information from consumers to create maps that display fixed and mobile broadband availability, as well as lack of access. By reaching out to consumers, the FCC believes it can build more accurate…
Register for Tomorrow’s Town Hall on Federal Guidelines for Recovery Funding
Be sure to join PSATS staff and Premier Partner Zelenkofske Axelrod in a Virtual Town Hall tomorrow, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. “The American Rescue Plan Act Funding Update”will discuss the ins and outs of the new U.S. Treasury Interim…
CyberAttacks in the News?
Many Americans seem to be just learning about cyberattacks due to the Colonial pipeline shutdown which has caused long gas lines and supply interruptions on the east coast. For township officials, PSATS has been helping prepare you for years. You…
Pennsylvania Now 11th for Vaccine Doses Administered Per Capita
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Pennsylvania has moved up to 11th for total doses administered per capita. Nationally, more than 116 million people have been fully vaccinated, nearly 45% of the adult population. The commonwealth has now administered 9.3 million…
