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SB 925

An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, in other pollutions and potential pollution, further providing for potential pollution.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cris Dush and 9 co-sponsors

The bill broadens and clarifies how “potential pollution” is defined and regulated under The Clean Streams Law, expanding oversight and compliance requirements for affected activit

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Bill Summary · SB 925

Summary of SB 925 (Session 2025-2026) – Pennsylvania

Title

An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, in other pollutions and potential pollution, further providing for potential pollution.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to amend existing provisions of The Clean Streams Law related to “potential pollution” and other pollutants.
  • It aims to clarify, expand, or modify regulatory definitions, standards, requirements, or processes associated with potential pollution and related pollution controls within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Key provisions and changes (highlights)

Note: The exact text of SB 925 is not provided here, but the bill is described as amending The Clean Streams Law in the areas of “other pollutions and potential pollution,” and “potential pollution.” The following outlines reflect typical legislative themes for this topic and the bill’s stated scope; specifics should be verified against the final enacted language.

  • Definitions and scope: Possible revisions to how “potential pollution” is defined under The Clean Streams Law, which could affect which activities, facilities, or discharges fall under regulatory scrutiny or require reporting, permits, or remedial action.
  • Compliance and permitting: Potential changes to permitting thresholds, reporting requirements, or timelines for facilities or activities deemed to pose potential pollution risks.
  • Regulatory authority and enforcement: Possible adjustments to the powers of Pennsylvania environmental agencies (such as the Department of Environmental Protection) to regulate, monitor, enforce, or remediate potential pollution scenarios.
  • Remediation and corrective actions: Provisions that establish or modify requirements for cleanup, abatement, or corrective action when potential pollution is identified.
  • Penalties and remedies: Potential changes to civil or administrative penalties, fines, or injunctive relief for violations related to potential pollution.
  • Interagency coordination and oversight: Possible increases in coordination between state agencies or with municipalities on issues of potential pollution.

Who would be affected

  • Industries and facilities regulated under The Clean Streams Law (e.g., manufacturing, energy, mining, wastewater treatment, agricultural operations) if they are implicated as potential pollution sources.
  • Permittees and operators subject to environmental permits, reporting, monitoring, or corrective action requirements.
  • Local governments and municipalities that oversee environmental compliance, stormwater, or land use planning.
  • Environmental regulators and consultants involved in permitting, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introductory status: Referred to the Pennsylvania House Committee on Environmental Resources & Energy as of 2026-04-14.
  • Process implications: If advanced, the bill would follow standard legislative steps including committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes in both chambers, and eventual signature or veto by the Governor.
  • Effective date: Details on when any amendments would take effect would be specified in the enacted text (often a future effective date or upon publication).

Practical impact and considerations

  • The bill could broaden or refine the regulatory framework for pollutants categorized as “potential pollution,” potentially increasing oversight, reporting obligations, or cleanup responsibilities for affected parties.
  • Stakeholders may include industries with environmental permits, environmental advocacy groups, and local governments, who may seek to ensure that changes balance public health protections with reasonable compliance burdens.
  • The precise impact depends on the finalized language, including definitions, specific sections amended, and any new or altered regulatory procedures.

If you’d like, I can pull the exact text of SB 925 and provide a line-by-line summary of all amendments, including affected sections, dates, and any new penalties or compliance timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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