Nanotech

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In spring 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution (Strategy) to identify voluntary actions to prevent plastic waste. Plastics recycling, including both mechanical and ‘advanced’, is core to achieving improved post-use plastics materials management.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

“We are grateful for our volunteers and partners across the state whose dedication, commitment and exceptional contributions helped advance our mission and strengthen community improvement efforts statewide in 2023”, said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Each one is deserving of recognition.”

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

The comment must relate directly to a topic that is listed on the June 13, 2024 meeting agenda for consideration by the board. 10:00 am on June 11, 2024). Individual public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Written comments will be shared with TAB members, but will not be posted to the DEP website.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns, watershed and other initiatives. Related Articles: -- PA Resources Council: Resolve To Waste Less In 2024, PRC Has Lots Of Tools To Help [PaEN] -- Still Time To Enter!

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2024

DEP originally issued violations for these infractions on February 13, 2023 and the owner did nothing. DEP originally issued violations for these infractions on February 13, 2023 and the owner did nothing. The original well abandonment violations were issued on October 4, 2023. McMurtrie 1 -- Allegheny County, Crescent Twp.:

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

On June 7, the Better Path Coalition reported the Department of Environmental Protection has removed the co-product category from its waste disposal reporting database for conventional oil and gas well owners, according to documents the Coalition received in response to a Right-To-Know request. have gotten easier.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Often, it’s a chance for a franchise to promote the recycling or energy conservation that goes on at its stadium. A survey I conducted of 2024 sponsorships across the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, and WNBA reveals more than 60 sponsorship deals with high-polluting companies. Take my hometown ball club.

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Fossil Fuels 2024 Climate Change Recycling 286

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On November 27, the PA Resources Council announced the winners of the 2023 Gene Capaldi Lens On Litter Photo Contest from the enthusiastic submissions from all across Pennsylvania. Click Here to see all the 2023 winning photos. Click Here to see all the 2023 winning photos. Posted: November 27, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Here are the details-- On September 25 - 26, 2024 , DEP inspected three shale gas wells owned by Diversified Prod LLC in Fayette and Westmoreland counties in response to requests for well transfers to Big Dog Energy and found two wells continue to be abandoned and not plugged the third with other violations. DEP inspection report.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right to Know request shows DEP took major enforcement actions against 26 shale gas drilling and pipeline companies in 2023, including imposing $2,290,849 in penalties for violations going back to 2018. Read more here. Read more here. Fayette County.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 24, 2024

Over the past year, I have written a lot about electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, answering common questions , reviewing the European Union’s gold standard battery recycling policy , and establishing principles for strong EV recycling policy generally. Electric vehicles are the future.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the December 16 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of 2024 meetings of its advisory committees, boards and commissions and contact persons for each group in the December 16 PA Bulletin. payraise for legislators and state officials in 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

On October 18, the Department of Transportation and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced 33 high school student members of the 2023-2024 cohort of Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania. The 2023 Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative will be held until November 30. 21-26 [PaEN] [Posted: October 18, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Additionally, Bob Anderson from Closed Loop Partners provided insights on the evolution of community recycling infrastructure. Also visit the Illegal Dump Free PA website for more ideas on how to clean up communities and keep them clean and KPB’s Electronics Waste website. Posted: October 21, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- STL Resources LLC - Sturgis South Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received Notice of Intent to remediate soil contaminated with production wastewater to meet the Background and Statewide Health Standards on the pad located in Grugan Twp., Waste Permits -- Coterra Energy, Inc. Clinton County. (

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Waste 114

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Any person wishing to present comments must register with Tom Decker before September 26, 2024 by telephone at 814-332-6615, by electronic mail at thomadecke@pa.gov or in writing at Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Operable Unit 1 was remediated under a separate response action in 2023.

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Waste Environmental Protection 2024 Recycling 65

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2024

The owners received a violation for well abandonment on December 4, 2023 as part of a stray gas investigation and made attempts to plug the well but it proved to be a difficult well to plug. and found it continued to vent gas and the owner continues to fail to meet the terms of a February 10, 2023 compliance order.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 26, 2024 PA Bulletin extending the three Air Quality Permits needed for the temporary operation of the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County until a full Title V Air Quality Permit can be put in place. (

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

DEP’s inspection report said the owner failed to comply with an August 1, 2021 consent order modified by an August 3, 2023 consent order to plug or place in production all remaining abandoned wells by August 1, 2024. DEP requested the owner to submit a plan by August 20, 2024 to bring the well into compliance.

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2024 Natural Gas Waste 2023 89

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 7664 ) -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 9 PA Bulletin that it had disapproved an Act 2 Land Recycling Final Report for the Penneco Oil Company Kenneth D. Cents/Gallon [ 2024 Rate ; 2023 Rate ] Meetings December 12-- CANCELED. Indiana County. ( Greene County. (

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

DEP’s inspection report [Dryburgh 2 - example] requested the owner-- again-- to submit a written report by June 1, 2024 on how the wells will be brought into compliance. DEP issued violations for abandonment, venting and failure to submit annual production, waste generation and mechanical integrity reports on March 7, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 26, 2024

Urges Insurance Companies To Use Flexibility In Premium Due Dates, Extend Grace Periods And Waive Late Fees And Penalties Eureka Resources Shuts Down Standing Stone Oil & Gas Wastewater Treatment Facility; DEP Wastewater, Waste Violations Continue From Feb. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: August 26, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

The eight-month long program offered students opportunities for training and networking with industry leaders on topics related to the impacts of litter, litter prevention, waste management and recycling, civic engagement and related public policy, volunteer management and social media marketing.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

DEP issued notices of violation for abandonment and failure to submit production and waste generation and well integrity reports. DEP also issued an NOV for failure to submit production and waste generation and well integrity reports for Cunningham 7. Wanker Jr. and found them to be abandoned and not plugged.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 31, 2023

Groundbreaking will take place in the first half of 2023, and commissioning is planned for 2024. Statesboro, Georgia will be home to the 43-acre facility rPET Facility. The post Revalyu Resources Expands rPET Facility in Georgia appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

DEP said the report did not demonstrate attainment of the site-specific Act 2 Land Recycling Standard. ( PA Bulletin, page 53 ) -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 6 PA Bulletin it is now accepting applications for Act 101 County Recycling Coordinator Grants. in Philadelphia. (

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The original violations for abandonment were issued on August 16, 2024 and the well owner failed to permanently plug the wells and stop the gas leaks. DEP’s inspection reports [ example ] requested the well owner to again submit a plan by November 10, 2024 on how the wells will be brought into compliance.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- NOTICE: PA Environment Digest Is CLOSED TUESDAY For Election Day -- PA Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2024

On Bickel 4, DEP issued the original violation for abandonment on August 8, 2024. A follow-up inspection on September 12, 2024 found natural gas bubbling out of a hole in a pipeline associated with the Bickel 4 well. Read more here. On Bickel 2.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

DEP originally issued a violation for abandonment on June 17, 2024 and violations for failure to submit production, waste generation and mechanical integrity reports. DEP originally issued a violation for abandonment on June 17, 2024 and violations for failure to submit production, waste generation and mechanical integrity reports.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful provides education and training to program participants on such topics related to the impact of litter on roadways, litter prevention, waste management and recycling, civic engagement and related public policy, volunteer management, and social media marketing. Click Here to learn more and to apply.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2024

DEP’s inspection report included violations for these failures and requested the owner to submit a written report by May 23, 2024 on how the well will be brought into compliance. DEP issued the original violation for abandonment on March 8, 2023. and found it to be abandoned and not plugged.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire November 20 PA Environment Digest 75 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Shapiro Administration Now Accepting Nominations For 2024 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence State Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Pennsylvania’s first-ever Litter Action Plan, announced by the Governor’s Office in 2021 called for education and outreach strategies to ensure all Pennsylvanians know littering is unacceptable and there are better ways to manage their waste. Look for updates to the rest of the series throughout 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

120 Abandoned Conventional Wells + 11 Unknown On July 29, 2024, DEP declared 110 conventional wells owned by D & B Gas Prod LLC in Indiana County as abandoned and not plugged and issued violations for each one, according to DEP’s Oil & Gas Compliance Database. Click Here for motion and more background on the plastic pipe issue.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Sun Pipeline LP - Elverson Value Station: DEP received an Notice of Intent to remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline to meet the Statewide Health Standards and the Site-Specific Standards at a site located in Elverson Borough, Chester County. ( Philadelphia. ( Greene County. (

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

DEP issued the original violation for abandonment on July 19, 2024 and the “operator has not responded to the violation” in the 54 days since that inspection. DEP’s inspection report continues the earlier violation and again asks the owner to submit a plan by September 30, 2024 on how the well will be brought into compliance.

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