Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Bowing to months of behind-the-scenes manipulation by politically-connected landowners and their allies at Queen’s Park, York Region Council is set to vote September 16th on a plan that would commit it for the next 30 years to the paving of countryside at more than double the rate it has since 2001. .

2001

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

PAEP presents these awards to Pennsylvanians who made unique and creative contributions to the field of environmental management in Pennsylvania with preference given to the fields of administration, law, regulation and community organization. The awards were presented at the PAEP annual conference in State College.

2001

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This Bill would remove the power of Conservation Authorities to regulate or prohibit sprawl developers and land speculators from destroying wetlands, river or stream valleys, within their jurisdiction, in almost every case. SCHEDULE 4: MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001. It does this through Section 7 of the Bill, which would amend s. Sections 8. (3)(a),

Conservation

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This Bill would remove the power of Conservation Authorities to regulate or prohibit sprawl developers and land speculators from destroying wetlands, river or stream valleys, within their jurisdiction, in almost every case. SCHEDULE 4: MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001. It does this through Section 7 of the Bill, which would amend s. Sections 8. (3)(a),

Conservation

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

In order to steer investment toward environmentally sustainable activities, the European Union launched the Taxonomy Regulation framework to define activities deemed sustainable. The following elements of the Regulation proposal are dealt with in this review. of the proposal) and for existing installation only until 2040 (see §4.28).

Fossil Fuels

Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Other tools we have to reduce production emissions include ensuring EV batteries are recycled, creating efficiency regulations for electric vehicles that address size and weight , and ensuring that we protect natural carbon sinks when mining critical minerals. Question: Do Electric Cars work in cold weather?

Electricity

Ohio Environmental Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

EPA issued the rule to conform its regulations to the ruling of the U.S. Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) v. ACOE (2001)- Overruled ACOE jurisdiction of isolated wetlands based upon the migratory bird rule. potentially regulated wetlands). Supreme Court in Sackett v. Following SWANCC v.

Clean Water Act

Ohio Environmental Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

EPA issued the rule to conform its regulations to the ruling of the U.S. Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) v. ACOE (2001)- Overruled ACOE jurisdiction of isolated wetlands based upon the migratory bird rule. potentially regulated wetlands). Supreme Court in Sackett v. Following SWANCC v.

Clean Water Act

The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2021

The Louisiana Environmental Quality Act, Louisiana Revised Statute §§ 30:2001 et seq. , The first purpose is to maintain a healthful and safe environment in Louisiana through governmental regulation and control over the areas of water quality, air quality, solid and hazardous waste, scenic rivers and streams, and radiation.

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Acoel

AUGUST 4, 2021

Even when remedies relied on institutional controls, regulators often failed to ensure they were implemented. In 2001, the Colorado legislature took these issues head on. Colorado’s Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division (HMWMD) runs the IC program for the state, including tracking and monitoring compliance with the ICs.

2001

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Million Gallons Of Conventional Drilling Wastewater Dumped On PA Roads Road Dumping Of Drilling Wastewater; Radiation Monitoring Of Drilling Wastes; More On DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Agenda Sept. The September 6 PA Environment Digest is now available.

Carbon Emissions

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2022

DEP and PA Waste LLC,[3] PA Waste submitted an application to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP or Department) for a new solid waste landfill, to be located in Boggs Township, Clearfield County. DEP, 2001 EHB 131, 155-60; Conners v. In Clearfield County v. 1] Pequea Twp. Herr, 716 A.2d 2d 678 (Pa.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- We Remember Sept. 28 [PaEN] Help Wanted -- Help Wanted: Armstrong Conservation District - Agricultural Technician [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Our Pocono Waters Hosts Sept.

Natural Gas

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).

Government

The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2021

The Louisiana Environmental Quality Act, Louisiana Revised Statute §§ 30:2001 et seq. , The first purpose is to maintain a healthful and safe environment in Louisiana through governmental regulation and control over the areas of water quality, air quality, solid and hazardous waste, scenic rivers and streams, and radiation.

2026

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Here are 90 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- We Remember Sept.

Conservation

The Energy Law

MAY 17, 2011

Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) released new proposed guidance on how the agencies will identify waters protected by the Clean Water Act (CWA) in light of Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. 159 (2001) (SWANCC) and Rapanos v. Army Corps of Engineers, 531 U.S. United States, 547 U.S. 715 (2006).

Clean Water Act

Columbia Climate Law

JULY 9, 2015

On May 22, 2015, CPUC Commissioner Mike Florio issued an alternate proposal that is seen as a compromise between the existing regulations and the ALJs’ proposal. Recommendations: In preparing the final regulation, the CPUC should determine what its overarching objectives are and set its tariff structure accordingly.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2024

More Specifics DEP regulations now require well operators to prepare and develop a site-specific Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) plan prior to storing, using, or generating regulated substances on a well site. The PPC plan generally requires disclosure of “regulated substances,” as defined in 25 Pa. Code § 78a.1.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The Department of Environmental Protection is now reviewing 17 conventional oil and gas drilling operators for their compliance with a self-certification program that allows the road dumping of drilling wastewater, according to Ali Tarquino Morris, Director of DEP’s Bureau Of Waste Management. of DEP’s regulations. Read more here.

Radiation

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Krupa Introduces HB 1656 To Ban Oil, Gas Wastewater Injection Wells To Protect The Public From Radioactive, Toxic Materials [PaEN] -- Inside Climate News: New PA Legislation Aims To Classify Oil & Gas Wastewater As Hazardous Waste -- State Dept. EPA Read more here. Click Here for full Senate Bill Calendar.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Item: Draft Report Regarding Legislative Requests to Review Existing Regulations. 11, 2001 - DEP Responds To A National Tragedy [PaEN] -- TribLive: A Look Back At 9/11 And Impact On Shanksville: ‘Hallowed Ground’ -- Post-Gazette: After 23 Years, Impact Of 9/11 Flight 93 Crash Still Runs Deep -- TribLive Editorial: The Indelible Mark Of Sept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Here are 120 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- We Remember Sept.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Shouldn’t someone regulate that? It went on to recommend a series of additional restrictions on road “spreading” to prevent those impacts, however, none of these restrictions are being implemented today by DEP’s Bureau of Waste Management under its Co-Product Determination process that allows the road dumping of drilling wastewater.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Is your story being told? -- In Memoriam: Louise Dunlap A Leading Force Behind Coal Mine Reclamation, Regulation -- In Memoriam - Dr. Jim Finley, Fmr. Thank you to local news media for publishing these stories! Support Local Journalism! 24 Organizing Black Birders Week Webinar With Tykee James -- Keep PA Beautiful Local Affiliates Recycle 1.1

Conservation

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 25, 2021

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. Senate Bill 674 / House Bill 1207 make several changes to the Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities, which was established by executive order in 2001 and codified in 2003.

Law

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee holds a hearing on waste to fuels. formal notice ) [Note: Agenda includes oil and gas industry methane reduction regulation discussion] DEP Advisory: DEP is migrating its website to a new platform to launch in mid-December. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online.

Nuclear Power

ESA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

3277 ) to codify a Trump administration regulation that limited states’ ability to block fossil fuel projects under the Clean Water Act. is top contributor to plastic waste, report shows – The Washington Post. USFWS – Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat. Executive Branch.

2021

Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. EPA Sought Information to Inform Regulation of 1-Bromopropane as Hazardous Air Pollutant.

2021