72 P.S. § 1764-F [Reserved]

• Library: Pennsylvania Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through P.A. Acts 2023-27
• Year: 2023
• Citation: 72 P.S. § 1764-F

(a) Environmental study.--

(1) The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, shall conduct a study of how the Commonwealth can meet nutrient reduction planning targets contained in any watershed implementation plan.

(2) Contents.--The study shall include:

(i) A review of the cost, the environmental, recreational and public health and safety impact and other benefits realized by the Commonwealth and municipalities from reductions of water quality impairment from nutrients in major watersheds.

(ii) An assessment of the use of competitive bidding for long-term verified nutrient credits rather than sector allocation targets in any watershed implementation plan.

(iii) An analysis of funding options, including use of any available Federal, State or local funds for the purchase of nutrient credits.