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27 PA Cons Stat § 3103 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3103 - Intergovernmental cooperation and coordination

§ 3103. Intergovernmental cooperation and coordination. The Statewide committee, the regional committees and the department shall cooperate and coordinate with appropriate Compact Basin Commissions and Federal, interstate, State and political subdivisions, municipalities, public water supply agencies and other agencies for efficient planning for the maintenance and enhancement of the water resources of this Commonwealth.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3104 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3104 - Administrative agreements with other agencies

§ 3104. Administrative agreements with other agencies. In consultation with the Statewide committee, the department shall, to the extent practicable, enter into administrative agreements with appropriate Compact Basin Commissions and Federal, State, interstate, municipal and other agencies for the following purposes:  (1) To avoid unnecessary duplication of staff functions and facilitate coordinated review of projects and actions within the jurisdiction of such agencies.  (2) To provide a coordinated system for registration of significant water uses and the coordinated collection and maintenance of data regarding water resources.  (3) To provide for coordinated inspection, monitoring and enforcement of applicable statutes and regulations, provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to confer enforcement authority on the Statewide committee.  (4) To accept delegations of authority from or obtain the services and assistance of a Compact Basin Commission or Federal or interstate agency concerning planning for the maintenance and enhancement of water resources. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize a delegation to the Statewide committee or the department of any power to regulate, control or require permits for the withdrawal or use of water.  (5) To ensure coordinated and effective responses to water resources emergencies in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Compact Basin Commissions.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3111 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3111 - State water plan

 § 3111. State water plan.   (a) Preparation and adoption.--In accordance with this chapter and with ongoing consultation with the Statewide committee and the department, each regional committee shall guide the development of and recommend to the Statewide committee a regional plan component for review, approval and incorporation into the State water plan. The Statewide committee shall guide the development of, approve and recommend to the secretary approval and adoption of the State water plan. The department shall draft and develop the State water plan, including regional plan components. The State water plan shall be completed and adopted within five years of the effective date of this chapter.  (b) Matters considered.--The State water plan shall reflect the matters set forth in section 3112 (relating to plan contents). The level of detail within the State water plan and each regional plan may vary among watersheds and other hydrologic units. In consultation with the regional committee and the Statewide committee, the department shall establish with the approval of the Statewide committee priorities and guidelines for the level of detail appropriate for different areas, considering among other factors the current or projected future water demands in comparison to the safe yield of available water resources in the area.  (c) Limitation of authority.--Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize, expand or diminish the existing authority of the department, including the Environmental Quality Board, to regulate, control or require permits for the withdrawal or use of water.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3116 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3116 - Use of plan

§ 3116. Use of plan.  (a) General use of plan.--The State water plan is intended to serve as a policy and guidance document, providing information, objectives, priorities and recommendations to be considered and weighed in a broad range of State, local and private decisions. The State water plan is not intended to constitute or contain legally binding regulations, prohibitions or prescriptions.  (b) Specific uses of plan.--Among other uses, it is intended that the State water plan will be used to:  (1) Identify and prioritize water resource and water supply development projects to be carried out by private organizations or government agencies.  (2) Provide information to public and private decision makers regarding water availability to help guide efficient investment and economic development.  (3) Identify opportunities for improving operation of this Commonwealth's existing water resources infrastructure.  (4) Guide the development and implementation of policies and programs by State agencies that will reduce the risk of flooding, water shortages from drought and conflicts between water users or uses.  (5) Guide policies on activities that directly and significantly affect the quantity and quality of water available with the objective of balancing and encouraging multiple uses of water resources.  (6) Educate public officials and the public at large regarding the sources and uses of water in this Commonwealth.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3117 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3117 - Statewide data system

§ 3117. Statewide data system.  (a) General rule.--In cooperation with the Compact Basin Commissions and Federal, State and regional agencies with responsibilities relating to water resources management, the department shall establish and maintain a Statewide system to gather, process and distribute information on the availability, distribution, quality and use of water resources of this Commonwealth.  (b) Other commissions and agencies.--The department shall invite interested Compact Basin Commissions and Federal, State and regional agencies with responsibilities relating to water resources management to join the Statewide data system and shall cooperate with any such agency choosing to join the system.  (c) Fee.--Information gathered in the Statewide data system, subject to protection provided to confidential business information under section 3119 (relating to confidential information), shall be made available to any person on payment of a reasonable fee, as established by the department with the advice of the Statewide committee, to cover the expenses of making such information available to that person.  Cross References. Section 3117 is referred to in section 3131 of this title.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3119 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3119 - Confidential information

§ 3119. Confidential information.   (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), information required to be submitted to the department under this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of the act of June 21, 1957 (P.L.390, No.212), referred to as the Right-to-Know Law.  (b) Exception.--The department, the Statewide committee and any regional committee shall not disclose confidential information required to be submitted to the department under this chapter unless: (1) the confidential information is contained in a report in which the identity of the submitting person has been removed and the confidential information is aggregated by hydrologic unit or region; or (2) the confidential information is disclosed to employees, contractors, agents or authorized representatives of the department, including the State and regional planning committees for the purposes of this chapter.  (c) Confidential information submitted.--If a person submits confidential information under this chapter, the person must identify the information that is confidential information and provide a justification for its confidential nature. The department, Statewide committee or regional committees shall hold the confidential information in a file separate from the general records relating to the person.    References in Text. The act of June 21, 1957 (P.L.390, No.212), referred to as the Right-to-Know Law, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by the act of Feb. 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law.  Cross References. Section 3119 is referred to in sections 3117, 3118, 3131 of this title.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3120 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3120 - Water conservation

§ 3120. Water conservation.  (a) Technical assistance center.--The department shall establish and maintain a water resources technical assistance center to promote voluntary water conservation and to provide technical assistance on water resources uses issues, including methods for efficient water use, including reduction of unaccounted-for water loss and the replenishment and conservation of water resources. The center shall:  (1) Establish a voluntary Statewide water conservation program for all water users.  (2) Establish guidelines for the development of voluntary water use reduction plans in critical water planning areas.  (3) Establish voluntary water use reduction goals for all water users.  (4) Identify water conservation principles, practices and technology to assist all water users in conserving water.  (5) Develop a water conservation educational program for households, industry and other water users.  (6) Establish a Governor's Water Conservation Award to recognize outstanding conservation of water.  (7) Develop a program to promote voluntary reduction of unaccounted for water loss.  (8) Identify principles, practices and technologies to encourage groundwater recharge.  (b) Grant approval.--When approving funding pursuant to the act of March 1, 1988 (P.L.82, No.16), known as the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority shall give special consideration to funding projects that:  (1) address unaccounted-for water loss or that implement water conservation practices by a public water supply agency whose unaccounted-for water loss rate exceeds 20%, provided that, as a condition for such assistance, the applicant shall agree to attempt to recover the true cost of service from ratepayers and adopt and implement a water system management program that conforms to minimum standards established by the department, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission or any Compact Basin Commission for water metering, meter testing and replacement, leak detection, unaccounted-for water tracking and reporting and conservation education; or  (2) provide for interconnection between water systems to improve reliability.  Cross References. Section 3120 is referred to in section 3121 of this title.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3121 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3121 - Grants

§ 3121. Grants.  (a) Authorization.--The department is authorized to provide grants for the following purposes:  (1) Reimbursement of up to 75% of the cost of preparing a voluntary water use reduction plan under section 3120(a)(2)  (relating to water conservation).  (2) Water resources education, technical assistance and water conservation, including the promotion of voluntary reduction of unaccounted-for water loss, under section 3120(a).  (b) Funding.--Grants shall be made from funds available for this purpose.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3131 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3131 - Administration

§ 3131. Administration.  (a) Use of funds.--The department shall use fees collected from the use of the Statewide data system to defray the reasonable costs of administering sections 3117 (relating to Statewide data system) and 3118 (relating to water use registration and reporting).  (b) Public records and confidentiality of information.-- Except as provided in section 3119 (relating to confidential information) or in another statute, reports and other information obtained by the Statewide committee, a regional committee or the department under this chapter shall be a matter of public record and shall be available for inspection and review at the offices of the department, the Statewide committee or the appropriate regional committee.  (c) Investigations and inspections.--To determine compliance with this chapter, the department is authorized, during reasonable hours and upon reasonable notice, to make such reasonable inspections, conduct such reasonable tests or sampling or examine books, papers and records related specifically to any withdrawal under investigation pursuant to section 3118 (relating to water use registration and reporting) as it deems necessary.  (d) Water Resources Fund.--Fines and penalties collected under this chapter shall be paid into the State Treasury in a special fund known as the Water Resources Fund. This fund shall be administered by the department to carry out the purposes of this chapter.  (e) Use of other funds.--Money in the Clean Water Fund established by the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, may be used by the department for purposes of this chapter.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3132 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3132 - Public nuisance

§ 3132. Public nuisance.  (a) General rule.--A violation of this chapter or an order or regulation under this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance.  (b) Applicability of other law.--Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as affecting the application of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5101 (relating to obstructing administration of law or other governmental function).  Cross References. Section 3132 is referred to in section 3134 of this title.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3133 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3133 - Enforcement orders

§ 3133. Enforcement orders.  (a) Issuance.--The department may issue orders necessary to aid in the enforcement of this chapter. An order may be issued if the department finds that a person is in violation of this chapter or of a regulation issued under this chapter. The department may, in its order, require compliance with terms and conditions necessary to effect the purposes of this chapter.  (b) Effective date.--An order issued under this section shall take effect upon notice unless the order specifies otherwise.  (c) Other remedies preserved.--The right of the department to issue an order under this section is in addition to any penalty which may be imposed or any other action taken under this chapter.  (d) Duty to comply.--It shall be the duty of any person to proceed diligently to comply with any order issued by the department under this section. If such person fails to proceed diligently or fails to comply with the order within such time, if any, which may be specified in the order, the person shall be guilty of contempt and shall be punished by the court in an appropriate manner. For this purpose, application may be made by the department to the Commonwealth Court, which court is hereby granted jurisdiction.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3134 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3134 - Civil remedies

§ 3134. Civil remedies.  (a) Abatement of nuisances.--An activity or condition declared to be a public nuisance under section 3132 (relating to public nuisance) shall be restrained or prevented in the manner provided by law or equity for abatement of public nuisances, and the reasonable expense thereof may be recovered from the violator.  (b) Civil remedies.--The department may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to restrain and abate the violation of this chapter or any regulation issued under this chapter. Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the courts of common pleas and Commonwealth Court shall have jurisdiction of such actions, and venue in such actions shall be set forth in the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure concerning actions in assumpsit.  (c) Civil penalties.--In addition to proceeding under any other remedy available under this chapter for the violation of any provision of this chapter or any regulation or order issued under this chapter, the department may assess a civil penalty upon a person for such violation. The maximum civil penalty that may be assessed is $1,000 per day for each violation. Each violation of any provision of this chapter and each violation for each separate day shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. The civil penalty may be assessed whether or not the violation was willful or negligent. In determining the amount of a civil penalty, the department shall consider the degree of willfulness and duration of the violation, savings resulting to the person as the result of the violation, the damage to water resources of this Commonwealth resulting from the violation and other relevant factors. When the department proposes to assess a civil penalty, it shall inform the person of the proposed amount of such penalty. The person charged with the civil penalty shall then have 30 days to pay the proposed penalty in full or, if the person wishes to contest either the amount of the penalty or the fact of the violation, the person shall within the 30-day period file an appeal of the action with the Environmental Hearing Board. Failure to appeal within the 30-day period shall result in a waiver of all legal rights to contest the violation and the amount of the civil penalty.  (d) Remedies to be concurrent.--The remedies prescribed in this chapter shall be deemed concurrent, and the existence or exercise of any remedy shall not prevent the department from exercising any other remedy under this chapter, at law or in equity.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3135 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3135 - Preservation of rights and remedies

§ 3135. Preservation of rights and remedies.  (a) Other remedies.--The collection of a penalty under this chapter shall not be construed as estopping the Commonwealth, a municipality or an authorized agency from proceeding in courts of law or equity to abate public nuisances under existing law.  (b) Remedies additional and cumulative.--It is declared to be the purpose of this section to provide additional and cumulative remedies to protect the public interest in the water resources of this Commonwealth.  (c) Pending suits.--This chapter does not apply to suits instituted prior to its effective date.
27 PA Cons Stat § 3136 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 31 - Water Resources Planning|Section 3136 - Relation to other laws

§ 3136. Relation to other laws.  (a) Limitations upon department.--Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize, diminish or expand the existing authority of the department, including the Environmental Quality Board, to regulate, control or require permits for the withdrawal or use of water. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize, diminish or expand the existing authority of the department under the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law. Further, nothing set forth in this chapter, any regulations adopted under this chapter or in the State water plan shall authorize the department to take any action to:  (1) Modify or impair any permits, agreements or other approvals issued under other State statutes or vested rights related to water withdrawals or uses.  (2) Interfere with or impose additional conditions upon the use or operation of any existing reservoir or water storage facility.  (3) Regulate or impose any conditions upon any activity or use not currently authorized under applicable State statutes and regulations.  (b) Limitations on water allocation authority.--The General Assembly reiterates the declarations of other statutes reflecting the need to manage water resources on a watershed basis without respect to political boundaries and the understanding that water management programs should be based upon an accurate and current State water plan. Accordingly, no political subdivision shall have any power to allocate water resources or to regulate the location, amount, timing, terms or conditions of any water withdrawal by any person.  (c) Limitations on municipalities.--Nothing in subsection (b) shall affect the power of any municipality to adopt and enforce ordinances pursuant to 35 Pa.C.S. Pt. V (relating to emergency management services) or regulate the use of land pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code or other laws. Further, each municipality shall retain and may exercise such authority as conferred by other statutes to adopt ordinances and regulations concerning:  (1) mandatory connection to and use of available public water supplies; and  (2) the prohibition or regulation of withdrawals from particular sources of water that may be contaminated in order to protect public health and safety from exposure to the contamination or avoid the induced migration of the contamination.  (d) Limitations relating to compacts.--Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede or abrogate any provisions of the act of July 7, 1961 (P.L.518, No.268), known as the Delaware River Basin Compact, or the act of July 17, 1968 (P.L.368, No.181), referred to as the Susquehanna River Basin Compact Law, and this chapter shall be construed in pari materia with such compacts.
27 PA Cons Stat § 4101 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES|Chapter 41 - Environmental Laboratory Accreditation|Section 4101 - Scope of chapter

§ 4101. Scope of chapter. This chapter deals with environmental laboratory accreditation.