Subchapter QQQ. PENNSYLVANIA GREENWAYS
PARTNERSHIP COMMISSION
Sec.
5.981. Purpose and effective date.
5.982. Composition and appointments.
5.983. Functions and scope.
5.984. State agency coordination.
5.985. Meetings and communication.
Source The provisions of this Subchapter QQQ adopted by Executive Order No. 1998-3, dated April 29, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 2366; amended by Executive Order No. 1998-3, dated April 7, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2570; amended by Executive Order No. 1998-3, dated August 16, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5360, unless otherwise noted. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (255514) to (255517).
§ 5.981. Purpose and effective date.
(a) The purpose of the Pennsylvania Greenways Partnership Commission is to aid the Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in the promotion of greenways development throughout this Commonwealth.
(b) This subchapter is amended effective Spetember 1, 2001.
§ 5.982. Composition and appointments.
(a) The Pennsylvania Greenways Partnership Commission (Commission) consists of individuals who are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The membership of the Commission reflects a cross section of greenway interests and the geographic diversity of this Commonwealth.
(1) The Commission is comprised of one representative from each of the following organizations:
(i) The Pennsylvania Environmental Council.
(ii) The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers.
(iii) The Pennsylvania Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
(iv) The Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society.
(v) The Pennsylvania Planning Association.
(vi) The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.
(vii) The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association.
(viii) The Pennsylvania Heritage Parks Association.
(ix) The Pennsylvania Recreational Trails Advisory Board.
(2) The remaining members of the Commission represent a diversity of greenway interests.
(b) The Secretary of DCNR will select a chair or cochairs.
(c) DCNR is the primary State agency for the planning and coordination of a Pennsylvania greenways program and will provide administrative support to the Commission.
(d) Each Commission member may designate an alternate to represent him on the Commission.
§ 5.983. Functions and scope.
The Commission will advise and assist the Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in carrying out the following responsibilities:
(1) Implementing an action plan for advancing a Pennsylvania greenways partnership program in the 21st century.
(2) Pursuing the creation of partnership opportunities to plan, implement, maintain and fund a greenways network for this Commonwealth.
(3) Maintaining an inventory, catalog and map of the network of greenways and trails in this Commonwealth.
(4) Exploring creative financial and technical assistance programs and strategies to benefit the creation and sustainability of State and local greenway efforts.
(5) Researching and identifying ‘‘best practices’’ of existing greenways efforts within this Commonwealth and other states.
(6) Creating a Statewide clearinghouse system for collecting, maintaining and disseminating materials on greenways and trails legal, design and mapping information.
(7) Developing a public education, outreach and coalition building strategy (including local government) for greenways and trails.
(8) Developing strategies for incorporating greenways opportunities into Federal, State and local planning efforts dealing with issues such as land use/smart growth, open space preservation, watershed protection, natural areas protection, heritage conservation, recreation, tourism development, intermodal transportation systems and brownfields development.
(9) Coordinating existing State agency initiatives dealing with the Public Utility Commission’s disposition of crossing structures, including related funding programs.
§ 5.984. State agency coordination.
All State agencies shall cooperate with and provide assistance as needed to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) in performing its mission and functions related to greenways development. The following State agencies shall designate a liaison who will serve as the coordinator of greenway-related activities and primary contact for DCNR:
(1) The Department of Aging.
(2) The Department of Agriculture.
(3) The Department of Community and Economic Development.
(4) The Department of Education.
(5) The Department of Environmental Protection.
(6) The Fish and Boat Commission.
(7) The Game Commission.
(8) The Department of Health.
(9) The Historical and Museum Commission.
(10) The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
(11) The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
(12) The Department of Transportation.
§ 5.985. Meetings and communication.
The Pennsylvania Greenways Partnership Commission (Commission) members will meet at least once a year during the life of the Commission.
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