PA Senate Confirms Nominee Jessica Shirley to Lead the Department of Environmental Protection
On Jun 25, 2025, the Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Governor Josh Shapiro’s nomination of Jessica Shirley as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in a bipartisan vote. With more than 14 years of service with DEP, Secretary Shirley has served...
Pre-Draft Sewage Facilities Regulations Released to SAC
(March 24, 2025) PA’s Department of Environmental Protection has released its pre-draft versions of the sewage facility regulations (i.e., Chapters 71-73) to the Sewage Advisory Committee. The pre-drafts have been posted on the public SAC website as has the...
PASEO 2025 SEO Pre-Certification Academy Dates
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a certified sewage enforcement officer (SEO) in Pennsylvania? Visit www.PASEOAcademy.org for more information.Whether you’re starting out on a new career, looking to add a new professional designation, or...
DEP Invites Comments On Draft Manual For Land Treatment Of Onlot Septic System Wastewater
The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a draft Manual For Land Treatment Of Wastewater Technical Guidance [DEP ID: 385-2188-006]. (formal notice) The draft Manual contains guidance for project applicants and their consultants in the planning,...