Jul. 02, 2015
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) has been appointed to Pennsylvania’s Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force.
White will be part of the Workforce and Economic Development workgroup.
The task force will create recommendations and best practices for planning and routing pipelines for the natural gas industry. It will also examine ways for engaging the public; study ways to increase predictable and efficient permitting, employ construction methods that reduce environmental and community impacts; and develop long-term operations and maintenance plans to ensure pipeline safety and integrity.
The projects are expected to bring billions of dollars to Pennsylvania’s economy, support tens of thousands of jobs during construction phases and several hundred permanent jobs.
“We have an incredible opportunity to help this industry grow in a way that will create jobs and revenue for our state for the next century. We have to make sure we do it right to encourage the growth of this industry and protect our environment at the same time,” White said.
This task force will work closely with federal and state agencies, local governments, industry representatives, landowners, and environmental and cultural resource advocates.
“I believe this collaborative approach will help Pennsylvania meet the challenge of responsible development of its natural resources while supporting economic growth.” White said.
As a key participant of the workgroup, White will develop recommendations and best practices for consideration by the task force in developing the final report presented to Gov. Tom Wolf. The task force is expected to report to the governor no later than February 2016.
Representative Martina White
170th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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