Lawrence Times

Jun. 20, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced that communities in the 8th Legislative District in Butler and Lawrence counties will receive nearly $3.1 million in Marcellus Shale impact fees.

“These impact fees have helped municipalities complete a variety of projects,” said Bernstine. “Our economy, workers, counties and municipalities are reaping the rewards. This industry continues to create jobs and improve our quality of life.”

The following impact fee revenue amounts were announced by the state Public Utility Commission (PUC) for Butler and Lawrence counties and eligible municipalities that are part of the 8th District:

Butler County:

• Brady Township - $11,373.

• Center Township - $118,842.

• Clay Township - $36,400.

• Connoquenessing Borough - $12,153.

• Connoquenessing Township - $179,357.

• Forward Township - $167,624.

• Franklin Township - $32,748.

• Lancaster Township - $103,171.

• Middlesex Township - $91,512.

• Muddy Creek Township - $46,896.

• Penn Township - $112,548.

• Portersville Borough - $1,618.

• Prospect Borough - $5,929.

• West Liberty Borough - $4,305.

• West Sunbury Borough - $834.

• Worth Township - $25,369.

Lawrence County:

• Ellport Borough - $1,414.

• Ellwood City Borough - $7,564.

• Enon Valley Borough – $370.

• Little Beaver Township - $17,300.

• New Beaver Borough - $2,731.

• Perry Township - $11,945.

• Plain Grove Township - $2,446.

• Scott Township - $3,462.

• Slippery Rock Township - $6,065.

• Wayne Township - $4,005.

• Wampum Borough - $740.

• Washington Township - $1,977.

Proceeds are from the Marcellus Legacy fund which is designed to be used for environmental projects including highway maintenance and repair; water and sewer projects; rehabilitation of greenways; and other initiatives.

Under Act 13 of 2012 impact fees are collected from drilling companies with 60% returned to counties and municipalities affected by drilling. The rest of the money goes into a Marcellus Shale Legacy Fund with a portion provided to counties. Remaining funds are used by the state for emergency response planning and training; water stormwater and sewer system construction and repair; infrastructure maintenance and repair; as well as statewide environmental initiatives.

Checks to municipalities are expected to be distributed in early July.

Representative Aaron Bernstine

8th Legislative District

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Media Contact: Rick Leiner

717.260.6437 (office), 717.497.8478 (cell)

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