Government Relations Update
Legislation
House Labor and Industry holds public hearing on OSHA bill – HB 2860
Click here for PMAA’s testimony and information on the bill.
Click here for the committee report on the public hearing.

Regulations
PMAA submits comments on the Public Utility Commission's (PUC) Proposed Rulemaking dealing with application requirements of PUC-regulated utilities for acquisitions, mergers, and transfers.

Click here for PMAA’s comments.
Upcoming DEP Advisory Committee Meeting
October 27, 2022 – Public Water System Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
Click here for the agenda and live-stream link, and meeting materials.
End of Legislative Session Approaching
Only a few session days remain for the House and Senate before the 2021-2022 session adjourns (sine die) on November 30, 2022. Click here for the House and Senate schedules.

Be sure to vote - upcoming mid-term elections - November 8, 2022!
Available Funding
Commonwealth Financing Authority: COVID-19 ARPA PA Small Water & Sewer (Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act Funding)
Who May Apply: Municipalities or municipal authorities
Use: To assist with the construction, improvement, expansion, rehabilitation, or repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, and stormwater system projects
Funds: Eligible projects are those which have a total project cost of not less than $30,000 and not more than $500,000
Application Deadline: December 21, 2022

Commonwealth Financing Authority: COVID-19 ARPA H2O PA  (Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act Funding)
Who May Apply: Municipalities or municipal authorities
Use: To assist with the construction of drinking water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater projects
Funds: A minimum of $500,000 or more and a maximum of $20,000,000 for any project
Application Deadline: December 21, 2022