Pennsylvania SB1070 amends the unconventional gas well fee to allocate funds for bridge improvements and the Marcellus Legacy Fund.
Pennsylvania SB1070 modifies the unconventional gas well fee to allocate 40% of remaining revenue to the Marcellus Legacy Fund and 25% to the Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account. The latter funds will be distributed to counties based on population to improve county and municipal bridges, regardless of federal aid eligibility. The Department of Transportation will release funds upon approval of a submitted plan for bridge improvements. This act takes effect in 60 days.
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