Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Collects over $855 Million in Gas Drilling Impact Fees

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) earlier this summer announced the final approved distribution of $223.5 million in disbursements under Act 13 of 2012 (Act 13), which imposed an Impact Fee on natural gas producers. Over the past four years, the PUC has collected and distributed more than $855 million in impact fees. The PUC’s … Continue reading Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Collects over $855 Million in Gas Drilling Impact Fees

New Jersey Supreme Court: Warrant Requirement a Burden on Citizens

There has been a lot of commentary on the recent New Jersey Supreme Court case, State v. William L. Witt, (A-9-14)(074468), which essentially did away with a warrant requirement for the search of a vehicle in many circumstances.  What the Court ultimately ruled was that, like Pennsylvania a little over a year ago, New Jersey … Continue reading New Jersey Supreme Court: Warrant Requirement a Burden on Citizens

PennEast Submits Application To FERC For PA to NJ Pipeline

Today, September 24, 2015, PennEast Pipeline Co, LLC, located in Wyomissing, PA, said it is submitting its application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a permit to proceed with construction of the proposed about $1 billion PennEast Pipeline that will offer natural gas to consumers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  PennEast is requesting … Continue reading PennEast Submits Application To FERC For PA to NJ Pipeline

EPA Announces $400,000 in supplemental brownfields funding to help cleanup, redevelop Allentown site

Today, September 23, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $400,000 in supplemental funding to the city of Allentown, Pa. to support an ongoing brownfields cleanup project at the Allentown Metal Works Site. The Allentown Revolving Loan Fund grant is one of 31 supplemental brownfields grants totaling $13.2 million that EPA announced today for … Continue reading EPA Announces $400,000 in supplemental brownfields funding to help cleanup, redevelop Allentown site

Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminar – October 24, 2015!

On October 24, 2015, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Eric Winter of Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., in conjunction with King Shooters Supply, will offer a four (4) hour seminar from 10am to 2pm on state and federal firearms law at their store located at  346 E … Continue reading Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminar – October 24, 2015!

PaPUC Approves PPL Smart Meter Plan

Today, September 3, 2015, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the Smart Meter Technology Procurement and Installation Plan submitted by PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL). The Commission voted 5-0 to approve an Order finalizing PPL’s plan for smart meter deployment, as required by Act 129 of 2008 (Act 129). The Smart Meter Plan (SMP) … Continue reading PaPUC Approves PPL Smart Meter Plan

Consumer Alert: Bad Advertisements may Infect Your Computer

Consumer Alert: Bad ads may Infect Your Computer - You need to understand something about poisoned ads on websites which might infect your computer. Here is the situation in a nutshell: Advertisers do not sell their ads to websites one at a time. Websites that want to make money sell their advertising space to an … Continue reading Consumer Alert: Bad Advertisements may Infect Your Computer

Consumer Alert: “Notice of Potential Compliance Violation” by the “Business Compliance Division”

Don't be a victim, watch out for a misleading "Notice of Potential Compliance Violation" from the "Business Compliance Division," says Prince Law Offices, P.C. attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin. The mailing appears to be an official government document, but it is not. Several businesses have reported receiving the postcard, which directs the recipient to call 1-855-530-2615 … Continue reading Consumer Alert: “Notice of Potential Compliance Violation” by the “Business Compliance Division”

PJM and Gas Pipelines Coordinate to Fuel Electric Power Plants

PJM Interconnection and several large interstate natural gas pipelines that provide fuel for electric generators in the PJM footprint, which includes Pennsylvania, have signed a memorandum of understanding spelling out coordination efforts to promote reliability. They have agreed to work more closely with each other to improve operational planning and address growing interdependence between the … Continue reading PJM and Gas Pipelines Coordinate to Fuel Electric Power Plants

Prince Law Offices Proud to Announce Selection for EPA CHP Partnership

Prince Law Offices, P.C. is proud to announce that it was recently selected by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for entry into the EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) in recognition of its efforts to improve the environmental performance of the United States energy supply system by supporting combined heat and power … Continue reading Prince Law Offices Proud to Announce Selection for EPA CHP Partnership