PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In August of 2020 when the last permit fee increase was put in place, DEP estimated it would need the revenue from 2,000 unconventional shale gas permits a year to adequately support the regulatory program for both conventional and unconventional oil and gas drilling. In 2023, DEP received just over 663 shale gas permit applications.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2025

2,070 conventional wells-- 66% of those abandoned wells were not required to have a well plugging bond by law. 2,070 conventional wells-- 66% of those abandoned wells were not required to have a well plugging bond by law. 753 well owners covering 81,396 wells did report. 4,946 well owners were required to report. Read more here.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The legislation would prohibit municipalities from receiving Act 13 drilling impact fees if they set protective standards on the development of natural gas that “imposes a standard or condition on well development that conflicts with or exceeds those contained” in state law. million for calendar 2020. Cecil Township is in Sen.

Natural Gas

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in the Green Mountain State Written by Kathryn Keener and Diana Csank Cannabis laws are loosening, and recent legislative measures in some U.S. Both became classified Schedule I substances when President Nixon signed the Controlled Substance Act into law in 1970. Today, cannabis is poised for rescheduling.

Law

National Law Center

AUGUST 12, 2025

Ultimately, that lawsuit resulted in a decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued in June 2020 that vacated EPA’s registration decision for three dicamba products, XtendiMax, Engenia, and FeXapan. FIFRA is the primary federal law regulating pesticide use in the United States. 136a(c)(5)(C).

Endangered Species Act

Vermont Law

APRIL 9, 2025

The two are not mutually exclusive; effective environmental regulations that protect disadvantaged communities can coexist with job preservation and creation. Studies conducted in New Jersey indicate that many residents believe the government is not doing enough to regulate. However, theres always a but.

Ozone

Law Columbia

JULY 2, 2025

Most of these NEPA decisions entail mixed questions of law and fact. First, the “separate projects” at issue in this case were structured activities that are regulated by other agencies, and STB had no ability to prevent or influence those activities due to its limited statutory authority. 3] See Prosser & Keeton on Torts, 5th Ed.

Fossil Fuels

National Law Center

JUNE 10, 2025

However, the court disagreed, concluding that Swampbuster is a valid exercise of Congress’s spending power and that the law should be upheld. Under that process, NRCS will classify an area as being either a type of wetland, a converted wetland, or an area not subject to Swampbuster regulation. 3822 (a)(5). 5 U.S.C. §

2013

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

Read more here ] In June 2020, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the findings and recommendations of Pennsylvanias 43rd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury report on the unconventional oil and gas industry. Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1

2014

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2025

DEP has told a series of agency advisory committees they do not plan to adopt new regulations incorporating the EPA rule because state regulations automatically adopt federal requirements. Click Here for DEPs presentation slides on the federal regulation. Click Here to register to attend via Microsoft Teams. Read more here.

Natural Gas

A Greener Life

JULY 6, 2025

2020 for example, the Amazon saw its highest deforestation rate in over a decade. However, recent efforts have focused on reversing this trend, with the government implementing stricter enforcement of environmental regulations and bolstering sustainable initiatives, such as promoting conservation efforts and enforcing land-use restrictions.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

EPA Reconsidering This Regulation On March 12, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced it is reconsidering this entire regulation-- “Reducing Emissions of Methane and Other Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations” (40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc). Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas

National Law Center

JULY 8, 2025

The webinar is the latest installment in the NALC’s “Western Water” Webinar Series, which highlights pressing water law issues in the Western United States. NALC Director Harrison Pittman said the “Western Water” Webinar Series plays an important role in sharing legal insight on water law across the country.

2013

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

Successful projects with community interest and available funding may be eligible for ongoing support in subsequent years. Washington County -- Cecil Township Supervisors Direct Solicitor To Prepare Ordinance Increasing Setbacks From Shale Gas Well Pads By At Least 2,500 Feet; Another Hearing, Vote Expected Nov.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2025

EHB Decision In her decision, Judge Wesdock of the Environmental Hearing Board explains, “The Department of Environmental Protection … has a duty to ensure that gas well permits are issued in accordance with the Oil and Gas Act and underlying regulations and in accordance with its constitutional duties under Article I, Section 27.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

DEP has tried for decades to regulate this practice but failed because the conventional industry simply does not comply. Adding-- the use of O&G PWs on Program funded [Dirt & Gravel Road] projects is in opposition with not only the fundamental goals of the Program, but the law that created the Program. Forest Service.

Natural Gas

Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2025

The Court further ruled that the State is obliged to adopt climate change measures arising from international law and generally accepted scientific standards. Consequently, the Court found that the defendants had been in default since December 18, 2020, when the UNFCCC Secretariat received an updated EU NDC.

Paris Agreement

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2024

They involve reduced protection for endangered species, eliminating energy efficiency rules, blocking new transmission lines, changing electricity regulation to favor fossil fuels, weakening air pollution rules, and encouraging sale of gas guzzlers. #1. Undermining endangered species protections. 424-425] and toxic air pollution [427]. #6.

2025

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Climate Alliance was responsible for extensive climate legislation and regulations. Climate Alliance allowed states to fight back against President Trumps first withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. After the first withdrawal, the U.S.

Paris Agreement

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

DEP has tried for decades to regulate this practice but failed because the conventional industry simply does not comply. Adding-- the use of O&G PWs on Program funded [Dirt & Gravel Road] projects is in opposition with not only the fundamental goals of the Program, but the law that created the Program. Forest Service.

Natural Gas

Law Columbia

APRIL 11, 2025

Over the last five years, several states, including New York (2020), California (2022), Illinois (2023), and Michigan (2023) have adopted comprehensive permitting reforms that curtail the power of local governments to block development of large-scale renewable energy projects. Amicus brief filed by the Sabin Center and Goodman Acker P.C.

Renewable Energy

National Law Center

JULY 24, 2025

The Ag & Food Law Update > Search Site Navigation About the Center Professional Staff Partners Research by Topic Center Publications Webinar Series State Compilations Farm Bill Resources Ag Law Bibliography Ag Law Glossary Ag Law Reporter General Resources 24 Jul The Feed: Vol. 3, Issue 14, from July 24, 2025.

Endangered Species Act

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 1, 2025

Environmental justice, as defined by the EPA, is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, culture, national origin, income, or educational levels, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of protective environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

Government

A Greener Life

JANUARY 16, 2025

A 2020 UN Development Programme report found that in Harare alone, there were 30 wetlands under threat from illegal settlements. A natural resource under threat According to the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), wetlands cover 3% of Zimbabwe s area, while the country has seven Wetlands of International Importance.

Climate Change

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 21, 2025

In other words, if a regulation mentions electric vehicles, its probably on the target list. In reality, NHTSA is prohibited by law from considering or requiring the adoption of alternative fueled vehicles, like EVs, in setting CAFE standards. The ACCII rule gradually ramps up new vehicle sales requirements to 100% by 2035.

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2025

EPA Reconsidering This Regulation On March 12, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced it is reconsidering this entire regulation-- Reducing Emissions of Methane and Other Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations (40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc). Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Clean Energy

Law Columbia

MARCH 19, 2025

At a recent Columbia Law School colloquium, jointly sponsored by the Sabin Center and the Millstein Center, participants posed a foundational question: How do corporate law standards of fiduciary duty relate to what scientists call the climate emergency? [1] 5] Approximately two-thirds of U.S. 5] Approximately two-thirds of U.S.

Law

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Supplement to: THE TOXIC DIVIDE: INTERNATIONAL WASTE DUMPING AND THE FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY By Christine Paul This blog is a supplement to an original article published by Vermont Journal of Environmental Law, Vol. 6] The majority of environmental regulations were formulated through the twentieth century.[7] 26 Issue 2.

Waste

Legal Planet

MARCH 3, 2025

Since Ronald Reagan, the White House Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs has reviewed all major agency regulations with the aim of ensuring that their benefits exceed their costs. Clark is the former Justice Department lawyer who is best known for his plan to be named Attorney General to help Trump overturn the 2020 election.

Environmental Science

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2025

The original releases from the facility were first documented by DEP on February 3, 2020. remediation of a 2020 release from the Greenzweig Wastewater Impoundment failed to comply with Act 2; Olympus Energy, LLC failed to comply with acid forming rock regulations during pad construction; XTO Energy Inc.

2025

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

The Environmental Quality Board published notice in the April 5 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed regulation changes relating to spill notification and setting a May 15 virtual hearing starting at 1:00 p.m. This regulation applies to any person responsible for unauthorized discharges to waters of the Commonwealth.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2025

This reality necessitates laws and regulations capable of protecting those put at risk by fracking, and a government willing to enforce them. But if the activity is to be permitted, it still must be regulated appropriately, in ways that prevent reckless harms. since 2016 from 10,228 to 14,683. Read more here ]. Read more here ].

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

Washington County -- Cecil Township Supervisors Direct Solicitor To Prepare Ordinance Increasing Setbacks From Shale Gas Well Pads By At Least 2,500 Feet; Another Hearing, Vote Expected Nov.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2025

Ohio- $2.80 PA- $3.32 -- Independent Fiscal Office Reports 2024 PA Natural Gas Production Down 1.8%, PA Natural Gas Price Up 19.1% Ohio- $2.80 PA- $3.32 -- Independent Fiscal Office Reports 2024 PA Natural Gas Production Down 1.8%, PA Natural Gas Price Up 19.1%

Politics

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 13, 2025

The social cost of carbon is a widely accepted economic metric that puts a dollar value on the damage caused per ton of heat-trapping emissions, allowing federal agencies to set policies and regulations that take those costs into account. The dollar costs of a ton of CO 2 emitted in 2020, using a 2% discount rate, are $190.

Fossil Fuels

Legal Planet

MARCH 6, 2025

Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions Attorney General Actions Tracker Maintained by the State Energy and Environmental Impact Center at NYU School of Law, this tool tracks actions by Attorney Generals since 2017. Harvard Regulatory Tracker tracks regulatory and litigation action on energy and environmental regulation.

2017

Legal Planet

JANUARY 22, 2025

Since Jimmy Carters presidency, agency compliance with NEPA has been governed by regulations issued by the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Given the short timetable, we can expect thoe guidance to look very much like the rules that Trumps CEQ issued in 2020. Coordinating the efforts across agencies may also be a headache.

Regulations