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12/27/2024 07:16 AM
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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2025 - 2026 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: December 16, 2024 10:29 AM
From: Senator Gene Yaw
To: All Senate members
Subject: Department of Environmental Protection Name Change
 
In the near future, I will re-introduce legislation (SB 691 from last session) that will change the name of the “Department of Environmental Protection” to the “Department of Environmental Services”.   The word “protection” carries a law enforcement or security connotation rather than that of an environmental resource and partner to the citizens of Pennsylvania.  Unfortunately, enforcer has become the prevalent view of the department, overshadowing other work which is detrimental to an open relationship between the citizenry and their government regarding environmental issues.   Emphasizing that this department is focused on “services” will be a huge step forward in instituting a needed culture change.  This name change will have no effect on the jurisdiction or enforcement obligations of the department.  Please join me in establishing the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Services.




Memo Updated: December 16, 2024 10:32 AM