PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Former BP Petroleum Products Terminal: DEP approved a Final Risk Assessment, Final Report for remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with “contaminants of concern” for the facility located in Sinking Spring Borough, Berks County. ( Washington County. Washington County. Washington County.

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 86

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a November 14 hearing on a proposed RACT III Air Quality Permit for the Energy Transfer Marcus Hook Terminal in Delaware County. The facility is located in an environmental justice area. (

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Nuclear Power 101

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled three more hearings on its Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy before the November 30 end of the public comment period. Read more here.

Air Pollution 70

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 70

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Kingsley Shale Gas Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with lube oil to meet the Statewide Health Standard at the pad located in Monroe Twp., Read more here. Bradford County. ( Bradford County. ( Centre County. ( Lycoming County. (

Air Pollution 89

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2024 Recycling 89

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled three more hearings on its Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy before the November 30 end of the public comment period. Read more here.

Air Pollution 67

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 67

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin the final technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities is now available and effective. Chester County. (

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Environmental Protection 93

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 2 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed CNX Midstream project to expose two 10-inch natural gas pipelines and one 12-inch fresh water pipeline in Morris Township, Washington County to prevent damage from underground longwall coal mining. [ York County. [

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2023 Electricity 105

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2023

On July 15, the Department of Environmental Protection published a formal notice that it had disapproved a Risk Assessment submitted by the American Refinery Group saying it did not prove the cleanup of chemicals polluting soil and groundwater at ARG’s Bradford petroleum refinery in McKean County met a safe cleanup standard.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Air Pollution Environmental Protection Recycling 85

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

Wolf’s PFAS Action Team Report noted there is a concern wastewater plant sewage sludge also contains PFAS and policies are needed to properly manage this waste. Similar concerns would be present in oil and gas waste treatment facilities. Read more here. See Paragraph 71 in appeal.] Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Radiation 102

Radiation Waste 2019 2012 102

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2023

Conventional Well Plugging Notice The Department of Environmental Protection gave notice in the June 3 PA Bulletin it is taking action to enforce an order against Michael Harju and Economy Natural Gas, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 3021 ) -- Waste Management Disposal Services Of PA, Inc. Wyoming County. ( Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2023 73

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 13 PA Bulletin it has received and is reviewing the Act 2 Land Recycling Final Report by Equitrans on the cleanup of soil around the conventional gas well that failed and resulted in the uncontrolled venting of 1.1 PA Bulletin, page 213 ) Read more here.

Air Pollution 90

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2023 Environmental Protection 90

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The Grand Jury Report was released by then Attorney General Shapiro in June 2020 after what he said then was a two-year investigation uncovered systematic failure by government agencies in overseeing the fracking industry and fulfilling their responsibility to protect Pennsylvanians from the inherent risks of industry operations.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas 2020 Regulations Air Pollution 84

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 6114 ) Hazardous Waste Permits -- Energy Transfer Marketing & Terminals - Marcus Hook Terminal Facility: DEP invites comments on draft Hazardous Waste Facility Permit for the facility located in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. (

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Recycling Air Pollution Waste 104

PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2023

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection is inviting comments on proposed RACT 3 revisions to the Title V Air Quality Permit for the Artemas Natural Gas Compressor Station operated by the Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC in Mann Township, Bedford County. ( Read more here. Susquehanna County. ( Bedford County.

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Waste Environmental Protection Air Pollution 71

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2023

million cubic feet of natural gas and hazardous air pollutants. They also have an air shaft for an underground coal mine near them. Yes, three times a day, seven days a week for nearly a decade.] Click Here for video and sound of a typical release from 2012 to 2019. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2012 2019 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection reports spills and releases from the oil and gas industry have created over 575 brownfield sites being cleaned up under the Act 2 Land Recycling Program , as of September 12, 2023. Read more here. Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 78

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 78

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 5237 ) Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups - - Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - Fox Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by release of lubricating oil at the pad in Mehoopany Twp., Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Wyoming County. ( Delaware County. (

Clean Water Act 89

Clean Water Act Natural Gas Renewable Energy Waste 89

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

Awarded $50,000 to organize a three-day educational film festival focused on environmental issues and solutions in the heart of Beaver Falls. Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17

2023 89

2023 Conservation 2028 Electricity 89

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On October 6, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the 13 schools, businesses and community organization winners of the 2021 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence. The center’s boiler water treatment system was replaced with newer technology, and new air compressors installed.

2021 54

2021 Air Pollution Recycling Conservation 54

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Commercial Waste : Any waste material produced as a byproduct of commercial or industrial activity. Filtration : Removing solid waste and material from water in the process of wastewater treatment. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own. Indoor air is anything contained with a building.

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Climate change is and will increasingly exacerbate air pollution, disease outbreaks, drought, flooding, and the melting of glaciers, among other consequences. Society is highly cultured, with everyone possessing at least basic awareness of environmental protection. There are more built environments than natural ones.”

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Sustainable Development Government Politics 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 1, 2024

. -- Appeals have been filed by 40 individuals with the Environmental Hearing Board over DEP’s permit for the Catalyst Energy, Inc.’s PA Bulletin, page 1125 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups -- So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 66 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to 66 oil and gas facility site cleanups.

Air Pollution 106

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2024 Radiation 106

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2024

Read more here. -- On January 25, Marcellus Drilling News reported the Department of Environmental Protection issued a permit to Catalyst Energy, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 416 ] -- Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC - Compressor Station 517: DEP issued a revised Title V Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Jackson Twp.,

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas 2024 2023 Environmental Protection 109

Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Other air quality provisions expedite permitting and construction of new or expanded sources of air pollutants. ’s ozone SIP counts pollution reductions associated with identifying and correcting faulty vehicle emission systems toward meeting the standard. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved N.C.’s

2023 98

2023 Ozone Clean Air Act Air Pollution 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Wolf Proposes $450 Million Growing Greener III Initiative Funded By Federal American Rescue Plan; Bipartisan Support Building For Conservation Allocation General Assembly Diverted $3.602 Billion From Environmental Infrastructure Projects And Programs Into State Budget Black Hole DEP To Report $4.7 Million, 17.6%

Conservation 52

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution Environmental Protection 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2024

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 25 PA Bulletin announcing it has issued an oil and gas wastewater injection well permit to PA Well Development LLC for the David A. Weaver #1 disposal well in Young Township, Jefferson County. ( Read more here. Greene County. ( Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Waste 96

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2023

The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to hold a June 5 hearing on legislation requiring environmental impact reports on certain electric generation, waste management, sewage treatment and other facilities that are a major source of air pollution proposed in already burdened communities.

Air Pollution 91

Air Pollution Waste Electricity Environmental Protection 91

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

On September 16, the Department of Environmental Protection published the Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy in the PA Bulletin that will now guide DEP’s permit application reviews and outreach efforts in environmental justice areas throughout the Commonwealth. Read more here.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 100

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2023

On August 17, the Department of Environmental Protection posted an Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy to guide DEP’s permit application reviews and outreach efforts in environmental justice areas throughout the Commonwealth. Read more here.

Air Pollution 89

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 89

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

On October 7, the Department of Environmental Protection published a notice in the PA Bulletin updating the location of the Scranton public hearing on the Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy. Read more here.

Air Pollution 67

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 67

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection has updated the times for the public hearings in Erie and Philadelphia to accept comments on the Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy that will now guide DEP’s permit application reviews and outreach efforts in environmental justice areas throughout the Commonwealth.

Air Pollution 66

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 66

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In June, the Office of Attorney General also filed criminal charges against Energy Corporation of America, now Greylock Production, LLC , for allegedly failing to address environmental hazards created by the storage of fracking waste fluids and other operations from 2015 to 2020 at various well sites in Clearfield and Greene counties.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Waste Regulations 2022 96

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

An environmental contractor on the site detected readings of radioactivity above background levels in the area of the spill and the tank-- 50 to 70 uR/hour. Chesapeake contacted Waste Management to decontaminate the production tank and remove it from the site after decon on July 3.

2023 110

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste 110

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 30 PA Bulletin it has received the Final Report on remediation of soil and groundwater contamination for dozens of chemicals and contaminants at the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Potter and Center Townships, Beaver County. ( Bradford County. ( Greene County. (

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Environmental Protection Recycling 2023 94

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2022

To Reduce VOC/Methane Emissions From Unconventional Oil & Gas Facilities Risking $500 Million In Federal Highway Funds Environmental Health Project: Public Health Impacts Of Blue Hydrogen Production, Health, Environmental Protections Needed -- By Alison L.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Air Pollution Climate Scientist Conservation 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2023

ug/L to 0.00004 ug/L in response to a request by the York County Solid Waste and Refuse Authority for public comment. Vanadium Standard The EQB adopted the final regulation that sets contamination cleanup standards for vanadium under the Land Recycling Program. Click Here for a summary of the rulemaking. Geological Survey and the U.S.

Clean Water Act 59

Clean Water Act Natural Gas Regulations Air Pollution 59

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2023

Cumulative Impact Reports House Bill 652 (Bullock-D-Philadelphia) requiring environmental impact reports on certain major sources of pollution in communities already burdened by pollution was amended to more closely align with the new Environmental Justice Program of the Department of Environmental Protection.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Natural Resources 63