Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in environment with low priority
Rail line environmental review — Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger
Union Pacific wants to buy Norfolk Southern, and a four-mile stretch of rail in the county's southwest corner could see more trains per day. The county planning department filed environmental comments with the federal Surface Transportation Board.
Abandoned mine reclamation on Rock Springs Road
The state's Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation plans to reclaim mining hazards in Scott Township along Rock Springs Road and is seeking a DEP stormwater permit for the work.