River Commission Meeting: Fees, Grants, Records, and Routine Project Votes
Published Date: 11/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is holding a business meeting on December 10, 2026, in Harrisburg, PA, both in person and online. They’ll decide on new rules about public records, update fees for 2027, approve contracts and grants, and review 11 project actions. This affects local communities and project sponsors, with potential changes in fees and regulations starting next year.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
2027 Regulatory Program Fee Schedule
The Commission will consider adopting the 2027 Regulatory Program Fee Schedule at its December 10, 2026 meeting; this could change fees charged under the Commission's regulatory program for 2027. The proposed 2027 fee schedule had a public comment period that is now closed.
Approval of Contracts and Grants
The Commission will consider approval of contracts and grants at its December 10, 2026 business meeting. If approved, these actions will provide funding or contractual agreements that affect local communities and project sponsors.
Regulatory Actions on 11 Projects
The Commission will review 19 actions on 11 regulatory program projects at the December 10, 2026 meeting. The notice says project-specific actions will be provided in writing directly to project sponsors, and the public hearing and comment period on those proposed project actions is closed.
Adoption of Access to Records Policy
The Commission will consider adopting an Access to Records Policy at its business meeting on December 10, 2026. A public hearing on the proposed policy was held October 28, 2026, and the written comment period on that proposed policy is closed.
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2026-20333, Public Hearing
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is hosting a public hearing on October 28, 2026, where folks can speak up about water projects, a new Access to Records Policy, and a draft fee schedule. This is the only chance to give oral comments before the Commission decides in December. Written comments are due by November 9, so don’t miss your shot to weigh in on water use and fees that could affect local communities and businesses.
2026-19494, Actions Taken at the September 16, 2026 Meeting
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2026-14152, Minor Modification Approval
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2026-14150, Grandfathering Registration Notice
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