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County acknowledges hazmat contractor and accepts $26,641 interconnectivity grant for GIS/911

Mifflin County Board of Commissioners · January 9, 2026

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Summary

Commissioners acknowledged a Milesburg‑based hazmat contractor addendum under Act 165 and approved a $26,641 interconnectivity grant to supplement GIS services and reimburse 911 connectivity costs; staff explained reporting thresholds and the difference between cleanup contractors and certified emergency response teams.

The board reviewed an addendum acknowledging a Milesburg‑based contractor for hazardous materials response under Act 165 and accepted an interconnectivity grant to bolster GIS and 911 connectivity.

Staff described the hazmat addendum as an acknowledgement for the contractor's application and said the county already has a separate contract for those services. County emergency management staff explained the operational distinction between contractors who perform cleanup and certified emergency response teams that perform assessment and mitigation. Staff said reporting thresholds typically include spills over 55 gallons or releases exceeding 10,000 pounds, which trigger reporting to the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; FEMA's role was described as inspection and sign‑off.

Separately, staff presented an interconnectivity grant of $26,641 to supplement GIS services and reimburse 911 connectivity costs; the grant was described in the meeting as 100% funded. The board moved and approved acceptance of the grant and the hazmat addendum by voice vote.