PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

The participants included the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources joined the Fish and Boat Commission, Sen. Environmental Protection Agency, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy , and the Chesapeake Conservancy. “We

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 22, 2023

States and large municipalities recently confirmed with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that they will participate in developing Climate Pollution Reduction Plans under the new Inflation Reduction Act-funded program. Plans must include agriculture and rural communities to ensure those climate solutions advance.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2023

The departments of Environmental Protection, Agriculture and Conservation and Natural Resources have released Pennsylvania's Healthy Waters Health Communities 2022 Chesapeake Bay Progress Report. Progress through partnership” was the guiding theme for our work to reduce nutrient and sediment nonpoint source pollution.

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National Law Center

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In the world of agricultural law, 2021 was a year for significant developments and changes. Below, attorneys at the National Agricultural. The post Top Ten Agricultural Law Issues in 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Environment, Law, and History

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The latest issue of the Journal of Environmental Law has an interesting piece by Ben Pontin, "The Constitutive Tension Between Public Health and Environmental Protection—An Historical Perspective" Pontin writes (footnotes omitted): According to David Hughes, the author of an early formative textbook, environmental law has ‘public health (..)

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National Law Center

APRIL 30, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has issued its highly anticipated final rule to designate two per—and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) as hazardous. The post “Hazardous Substances”: EPA Takes Action on PFAS appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of the Land Application of Manure Supplement to the Manure Management for Environmental Protection Manual. [ Bucks County. ( Carbon County impacting Black Creek (High Quality). (

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday released draft evaluations identifying three common agricultural insecticides as likely harmful to the majority of endangered plants and animals, including all 38 endangered amphibians. Read the full story at The Hill. Read more →

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National Law Center

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 6, 2024, a federal court in Arizona issued a ruling directing the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to vacate the. The post The Deal With Dicamba: Court Vacates Over-the-Top Registration appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

On February 25, the Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the PA Bulletin extending the application period for two energy-related funding programs-- -- Grants applications to Electrify Truck Fleets are due on March 31.

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National Law Center

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In late January, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that it was seeking public comment on its proposal to revise technology-based. The post EPA Proposes Updates to Effluent Limitations for Meat and Poultry Processors appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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National Law Center

DECEMBER 7, 2023

One June 22, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a draft white paper for its Vulnerable Species Pilot Project (“VSPP”), The post EPA Proposes Vulnerable Species Pilot Project appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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National Law Center

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On February 15, 2024, a federal court in the District of Columbia issued a ruling formally vacating the Environmental Protection Agency’s. The post Federal Court Revokes Florida’s CWA Section 404 Permitting Authority appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In April 2023, the Pacific Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of Thomas and Amy Villegas against the Environmental Protection. The post Landowners Question Authority of Agency Adjudication appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 13, 2024

I’m deeply committed to socioenvironmental justice and agricultural sustainability, and I want to help people who need it the most. NOx can come from vehicle pollution (Los Angeles, San Joaquin Valley, and the rest of California) and agricultural fertilizers (San Joaquin Valley). I became attached to the people and to the place.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection is again accepting applications for Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebates. Visit DEP’s Agriculture Energy Efficiency webpage for more information. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2023. Click Here for more on funding farm energy use projects.

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National Law Center

OCTOBER 12, 2023

October 22, 2023, is the last day to submit comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to. The post EPA Draft Herbicide Strategy Open for Comment appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2022

Representatives of the Department of Environmental Protection visited Dries Orchards in Northumberland County to tour their apple packing and storage facility and learn how a recent LED lighting upgrade, funded in part by a DEP Agricultural Energy Efficiency Rebate , has benefited their operation.

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National Law Center

AUGUST 30, 2023

On August 29, 20213, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released an updated version of its 2023 rule to define the crucial. The post WOTUS Update: EPA Revises 2023 Rule in Light of Sackett Decision appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The Department of Environmental Protection will begin accepting applications for the Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebate Program on September 20. formal notice ) The Program provides rebates to assist agricultural producers with the purchase of LED lighting or variable frequency drives (VFD) for their farming operations.

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National Law Center

JULY 6, 2023

In 2017, several environmental groups petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to close what the groups described as a “loophole” that. The post EPA Faces Treated Seeds Lawsuit appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) must analyze how its revised water quality standards for cadmium will affect threatened and endangered species. The post Court Rules that EPA Must Engage in ESA Consultation When Adopting Water Quality Standards appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2022

On April 13, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by conservation partners at Welsh Vista Farms in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County to highlight Wolf Administration investments facilitating on-farm and community conservation management. Lancaster County Conservation District has committed more than $1.6 Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2023

elect Josh Shapiro announced he will nominate Rich Negrin to be Secretary of DEP and retain Cindy Dunn as DCNR Secretary and Russell Redding as Agriculture Secretary. Russell Redding Russel Redding has served in the position of Secretary of the Department of Agriculture since the beginning of the Wolf Administration in 2015.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection will accept applications for the Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebate Program through June 30. formal notice ) The Program provides rebates to assist agricultural producers with the purchase of LED lighting or variable frequency drives (VFD) for their farming operations.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Last year I wrote how current efforts were insufficient and still ignored the largest anthropogenic methane source— agriculture — and unfortunately, this remains true today. These lobbyists celebrated after COP26 when the Global Methane Pledge largely ignored agriculture despite the sector being the largest anthropogenic methane source.

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 28, 2022

OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE – Environmental and health groups are urging senators to strengthen Bill S-5 in order to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) without delay.

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National Law Center

AUGUST 17, 2023

On August 7, 2023, the states of Iowa and Nebraska filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to challenge. The post States File Suit Over E10 Biofuels appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2022

By Danielle Rhea, Extension Educator & Jen Weld, PAOneStop In Pennsylvania, the area of agricultural land disturbance determines if a farm needs an Agricultural Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (Ag E&S Plan). Agricultural land disturbance can include plowing, tilling (including no-tilling), and animal heavy use areas.

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National Law Center

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Both the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) define environmental justice as “the fair treatment. The post Resources for Underserved Communities: Highlight on Environmental Justice appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Nanotech

APRIL 25, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 19, 2024, that it issued an emergency fuel waiver for E15 sales. EPA states that the waiver will help consumers protect themselves against fuel supply shocks by reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels while also supporting American agriculture and manufacturing.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

REGULATORY: EPA, FWS, FAS, USDA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule announcing that EPA is taking direct final action on the authorization. The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: September 6, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection will provide an update on the status of orphaned and abandoned well plugging initiatives by Bill Walsh, Environmental Group Manager, Subsurface Activities and Well Plugging Division. An expert panel discussion on issues surrounding PFAS in Pennsylvania is also scheduled.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency is now accepting applications for Chesapeake Bay Agriculture and Nonpoint Sources Program Support Grants. The deadline for applications is August 10. Click Here for all the details. Reprinted from DEP’s latest Healthy Waters Chesapeake Bay Implementation Plan newsletter.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2021

On August 12, at PennState’s annual Ag Progress Days , Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recognized six individuals and two county conservation district boards with 2020 and 2021 Conservation Excellence Awards. Kahler, Department of Environmental Protection retired, Lycoming County -- 2020 – Steven Wm.

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National Law Center

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In October 2022, a coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit asking the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to formally respond to. The post Enviro Groups Ask EPA to Revisit CWA CAFO Rules appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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National Law Center

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

REGULATORY: EPA, FWS, FAS, FS, NOAA, USDA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice announcing the availability of EPA’s draft human health and ecological. The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: February 3, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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