Scope and Contents From the Collection: The records of the Mines and Energy Management Committee from the 1983-1984 session, the Democrats in majority. The Chairs were Joseph A. Petrarca (majority) and James L. Wright, Jr. (minority). The vice chairs were George Mixcevich (majority) and Jess M. Stairs (minority). The secretary was William J. Stewart (majority). In this collection, there are records of various meetings over energy questions as well as tours of abandoned and operational mines throughout Pennsylvania. Issues covered...

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An Act requiring coordination of coal mine and gas well operators; authorizing Department of Environmental Resources enforcement powers; and providing penalties.