GLOSSARY

EMF: Electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are invisible areas of energy, often called radiation, that are associated with the use of electrical power and various forms of natural and man-made lighting. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/emf

LERTA (Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance): a tax abatement program authorized by Pennsylvania Act 76 of 1977. It is designed to incentivize investment in the redevelopment of aging or deteriorated properties and encourage new construction within designated areas.  LERTA offers a temporary tax break (usually a graduated abatement over 10 years) on the increase in property taxes resulting from renovations, improvements, or new construction. This means that for a period of time, property owners pay reduced or no taxes on the value added by these improvements. https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1977/0/0076..PDF