PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Late on November 17, Equitrans LP announced a natural gas leak from the high pressure natural gas storage area at Rager Mountain Gas Storage Area in Jackson Township, Cambria County has been stopped. on November 17, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Davis On Environmental, Energy Issues? Shapiro, Lt. Ketyer, M.D.,

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

on November 17, but residents near the facility are again reporting the roaring noise of a leak along with the odor of gas. On November 11, efforts to halt the venting began, however, an obstruction was encountered in the wellbore, according to the company. Davis On Environmental, Energy Issues? Shapiro, Lt. Ketyer, M.D.,

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

16, although disagreements remain over COVID-19 funding, aid for Ukraine and energy permitting reforms proposed by Sen. The Government Accountability Office issued five new priority recommendations to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Joe Manchin (D-WV). Read the full report here. Read the full report here.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 8, 2022

Whether to breach four dams on the Snake River to assist salmon is a major policy question in front of Pacific Northwest leaders. The money is for “grants, contracts, or financial assistance agreements” in the 17 western states where the Bureau of Reclamation operates, with priority for the Colorado River basin and other severely dry areas.

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MAY 21, 2023

PA Environment Digest Put Links To The Best Environment & Energy Articles and NewsClips From Last Week Here By Topic. It gives you an in-depth view of environment and energy issues being reported by media across Pennsylvania. Are You Telling Your Story? Send articles, comments to: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

27 at 11:00am eastern. 27 at 11:00am eastern. White House: The Office of Science and Technology Policy released a report about scientific integrity in the federal government. This reverses a decades-old policy. 15, 2022, and IPBES will hold an online workshop for reviewers Jan. Register here. .

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MAY 9, 2022

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approves Water Resource Development Act of 2022. Blog post: Accounting for Nature on Earth Day 2022. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee: The committee passed the Water Resource Development Act of 2022 ( S. Executive Branch. 4137 ) with bipartisan support.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

WEDNESDAY 9:30: Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee meets to consider sending a letter to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission disapproving of the final EQB regulation setting a toxic water quality standard for manganese. Click Here to watch live.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Climate Law Could Make Midwest Water Contamination Worse Billions in clean energy incentives rely on raw materials from polluting corn and livestock. Ohrtman spent much of her career as water protection coordinator with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. “I

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

On December 11, DEP told the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee the Shapiro Administration supports expansion of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards to increase renewable energy generation, authorization of a community solar program and expanding energy storage in the Commonwealth.

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

Department of Energy requires grant applicants to submit Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Research Plans. The bill largely keeps government programs funded at their fiscal year 2022 levels. ESA and other scientific societies file brief arguing that the interpretation of the Clean Water Act is inherently founded on science.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

3:17-cv-02162 (N.D. 3:17-cv-02162 (N.D. On March 17, 2021, members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously approved the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or “PFAS Act” ( S. N:Food & Water Watch, Inc. 19, 2021).]] ”[[N:Food & Water Watch, Inc.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2022

12 On Allowing On-Lot Septic Sewage Systems Within 1,000 Feet Of Mauch Chunk Lake, A Drinking Water Source In Carbon County [PaEN] -- DEP Accepting Applications For County Recycling Coordinator Grants Beginning Jan. 31 PA Bulletin [PaEN] -- Jim Thorpe Borough To Vote Jan. 6 Nature As My Art Partner; First Sunday Story Time Jan.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2022

on November 17, but residents near the facility are again reporting the roaring noise of a leak along with the odor of gas. On November 11, efforts to halt the venting began, however, an obstruction was encountered in the wellbore, according to the company. Davis On Environmental, Energy Issues? Shapiro, Lt. PaEN] -- WITF: Gov.-Elect

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JANUARY 10, 2022

27 at 11:00am eastern. 27 at 11:00am eastern. 11, 2022, from 12-4 pm eastern time. NSB is the policy making body of the National Science Foundation and an independent advisor to the President and Congress. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program is now open. The webinar will take place on Jan.

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ESA

MARCH 14, 2022

In this issue: Lawmakers Pass Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Bills. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advances nomination of Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to lead Department of Energy’s Office of Science. White House solicits information about Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge and scientific integrity policy.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In this issue: Apply for the 2022 Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award. Apply for the 2022 Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award. Are you a science graduate student interested in the intersection between policy and science? 16-17 for Hill meetings. Applications are due Dec.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

Biden administration releases fall 2022 Unified Agenda, previewing regulations to come. The increase will allow NSF to support approximately 2,300 additional research and education grants and 35,000 more scientists, technicians, teachers and students, compared to FY 2022. billion, a 6% increase over FY 2022 levels. billion, a 9.5%

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

24 Organizing Black Birders Week Webinar With Tykee James -- Keep PA Beautiful Local Affiliates Recycle 1.1

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology holds second meeting of the administration, focused on climate, energy and the environment. Kevin Book, who heads the research team at ClearView Energy Partners LLC, said the White House strategy is likely to be wide-ranging. Executive Branch. Scientific Community.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

and the European Union are leading the policy commitments to reduce methane emissions. Over 40 countries pledged to rapidly scale up technologies and policies to achieve a transition away from unabated coal power generation in the 2030s for major economies and in the 2040s globally. Michael Bennet in 2019 ( S.

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ESA

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this issue: Congress Passes NSF, Department of Energy Office of Science Reauthorization Bill. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reach an agreement on $369 billion energy and climate spending. Congress Passes NSF, Department of Energy Office of Science Reauthorization Bill. billion in FY 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Arati Prabhakar confirmed to be the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Sanders and progressive Democrats in the House are opposing Manchin’s permitting proposal, citing concerns that the reforms would helps fossil fuel projects and undermine the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

House leadership unveils legislation reauthorizing the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy Office of Science. Science and Engineering 2022 report. Research Policy: The House leadership unveiled the America COMPETES Act ( H.R. In this issue: Congress. Executive Branch. Federal Register opportunities.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2024

Grants -- MCall: Allentown To Award ‘Mirogrants’ To Youth-Led Projects Addressing Climate Change Help Wanted -- DCNR To Hold Onsite Hiring Event April 11 At Penn Nursery-Mira Lloyd Dock Resource Center In Centre County -- PUC Commissioner Kathryn L. Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1

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ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

In this issue: Comment Period for the National Nature Assessment Closes March 31, 2023 White House Office of Science and Technology Policy leaders appeal for input from ecologists in a Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment editorial. National Nature Assessment (NNA). Led by the U.S. The comment period ends March 31, 2023.

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ESA

APRIL 5, 2021

Senate Confirms Biden’s Pick for Deputy Secretary of Energy, Biden Establishes Environmental Justice Advisory Council. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy forms Interagency Task Force on Scientific Integrity. . Science Policy Opportunities. billion for these programs in FY 2022. Scientific Community.

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JULY 1, 2022

In addition, we encourage states to implement clean energy strategies that reduce emissions. WOTUS), in early October 2022. This falls short of $11 billion number requested by the Coalition for National Science Funding, the coalition of universities and scientific societies that advocates for NSF funding. billion, a $908.6

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ESA

APRIL 19, 2021

The taskforce will “coordinate work across the [Interior] Department, including accelerating renewable energy development and identifying actions to foster investments in energy communities.”. Budget request includes $10.2 billion for NSF. Interior creates climate taskforce, rescinds Trump-era secretarial orders.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In this issue: Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities.

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MAY 17, 2021

McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients Virtually Visit the Hill to Advocate for Science Funding and Research Relief . billion in federal funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2022. Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients Virtually Visit the Hill to Advocate for Science Funding. In this issue: Katherine S.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

States Democrats in Minnesota pledge to use new trifecta to require 100% renewable energy by 2040. Chuck Fleishman (R-TN) is the chair of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee. The administration announced its plans to create natural capital accounts along with a National Nature Assessment in April 2022.

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ESA

JUNE 1, 2021

The President’s Budget Request represents a starting point for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget process and the administration’s priorities. billion for NSF, representing a 20% increase for NSF over FY 2022 levels. Department of Energy. The Department of Energy Office of Science is funded at $7.4

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

House Science Committee proposes nearly $11 billion for the National Science Foundation. trillion ( see ESA Policy News, Aug. The Department of Energy Office of Science receives $11.6 climate change and biodiversity conservation policies, including the 2050 net-zero emissions goal and the “30 by 30” conservation goal.

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ESA

MAY 6, 2021

The report also stresses working with Native American tribes to identify and help coordinate conservation and restoration programs on their land. “As At this point, the administration has failed to develop its policy beyond a catchy tagline,” House Natural Resources Committee ranking member Rep.

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