pa-56-36-1279: Rules of practice and procedure—citation to Board decisions

Summary

The Environmental Hearing Board (board) amends § 1021.5 (relating to citations to Board decisions) to read as set forth in Annex A. The amendment modifies a rule of practice and procedure before the board by correcting a typographical error in the format for citing slip opinions of the board. The board approved the regulation at its meeting on March 13, 2026. A. Effective Date This final-omitted rulemaking will be effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin . B. Contact Person For further information, contact Madison Hinkle, Assistant Counsel, Environmental Hearing Board, Suite 310, 301 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 565-3608, madhinkle@pa.gov. C. Statutory Authority The board has the authority under section 5(c) of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P.S. § 7515(c)) to adopt regulations pertaining to practice and procedure before the board. D. Background and Purpose The purpose of this final-omitted rulemaking is to improve practice and procedure before the board by clarifying the correct format to cite slip opinions of the board. This amendment is based on the recommendations of the Environmental Hearing Board Rules Committee, a nine-member advisory committee created by section 5(a) and (c) of the Environmental Hearing Board Act to make recommendations to the board on its rules of practice and procedure. Under section 5(c), regulations ''shall be promulgated by the board upon a majority affirmative vote on the recommended regulations.'' E....

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