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Upcoming Developments in International Governance of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 25, 2024

They focused specifically on two marine CDR approaches—ocean alkalinity enhancement and biomass cultivation for carbon removal (including seaweed cultivation and sinking) —and two solar radiation management techniques—marine cloud brightening and surface albedo enhancement. Solar radiation management is distinct from CDR.

Carbon Dioxide

Carbon Dioxide Government Ocean 2013

What is Ethylene Oxide? Answers to Your Questions about the Cancer-Causing Chemical

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Toxicology Program, and the International Association of Research on Cancer classify EtO as a substance that can cause certain cancers. What are the health impacts associated with breathing it? How can I get involved to raise concerns about ethylene oxide in my community?

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DEP Issued Air Quality Permit For Leachate Evaporation System At Westmoreland Landfill With Special Radiation Monitoring Due To The Disposal Of Shale Gas Drilling Waste

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

On January 10, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has authorized an Air Quality Plan Approval to allow an onsite leachate treatment and evaporation system to be installed at Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill, located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.

Radiation

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DEP: Widespread Presence Of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Fresh Water May Have Led To ‘Inadvertently’ Using Contaminated Water For Fracking Gas Wells In Washington County

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

Penn State research released in October 2022 found PFAS chemicals typically persist through public wastewater treatment systems at levels that may impact the long-term feasibility of beneficial reuse of treated wastewater. [See See Paragraph 71 in appeal.] See paragraph 78-98 of EHB appeal.] Read more here. Read more here.

Radiation

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Late Night Dumping II: Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumping Continues On Roads, This Time With Bigger Trucks; New Research On Harmful Wastewater Impacts

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

Because of these findings, oil and gas produced waters fail to meet the EPA's [US Environmental Protection Agencys] criteria for beneficial reuse of industrial waste. Environmental Protection Agency for drinking water." [ Read more here.] Click Here for a copy of Dr. Burgos testimony. Read more here - page 50.

Natural Gas

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DEP: Wastes Generated By The New Conventional Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program Will NOT Be Exempt From Hazardous Waste Regulations, Unlike Wastes From Active Wells

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

On September 1, the Department of Environmental Protection said any waste generated by the new conventional oil and gas well plugging program will NOT be exempt from hazardous waste requirements, unlike the same or similar wastes generated from active oil and gas production wells and facilities.

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Inquirer Guest Essay: DEP Needs To Evaluate Health Impacts Of Evaporating Leachate From A Westmoreland Landfill Accepting Shale Gas Drilling Waste

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

By Justin Nobel This guest essay first appeared on I nquirer.com on September 16, 2022. Here in Pennsylvania, a landfill applying for a permit with the state’s Department of Environmental Protection to evaporate liquid landfill runoff — called leachate — could create airborne radioactive material over people downwind.

Waste

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Governor’s Regulatory Agenda: DEP To Propose Annual Permit Fee For Unconventional Shale Gas Operations; Updated Waste, Other Regulations Covering Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Coming

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2023

In calendar year 2022, DEP received 731 unconventional shale gas permits. The Department of Environmental Protection has its own Regulatory Agenda for regulations in development and its own Non-Regulatory Agenda for technical guidance in development. Read more here. [ Read more here.

Regulations

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DEP Issues Record 5,653 Notices Of Violation To Conventional Oil & Gas Operators So Far In 2023; ‘Culture Of Non-Compliance’ Continues

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection has issued a record 5,653 notices of violation to conventional oil and gas operators in 2023, with two months left in the year, according to DEP’s November 3, 2023 Weekly Workload Report. Click Here to read the 2022 compliance report summary. That’s 25% more than in 2021.

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Scott Perry No Longer DEP Deputy For Oil & Gas Management

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection confirmed as of February 11, Scott Perry, Deputy Secretary for Oil and Gas Management, is no longer an employee of the agency. No other comments on personnel actions were made. No replacement has yet been named. Perry was named Deputy for Oil and Gas Management in September 2011 by Gov.

Regulations

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EPA, West Virginia Officials Working To Secure Fairmount Oil & Gas Wastewater Processing Facility To Prevent Release Of Radioactive, Hazardous Materials

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

EPA is coordinating with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Marion County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, and others to ensure a unified response to protect the public. [The On October 19, the U.S. Read more here.] [In

Natural Gas

Natural Gas 2017 Fossil Fuels Environmental Protection

Guest Essay: Oil & Gas Industry Waste And Radioactive Drinking Water In Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection data indicates radium levels in the state’s Marcellus formation can average 9,330 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) and be as high as 28,500. For context, EPA’s safe drinking water limit for radium is 5 pCi/L, and at 60 pCi/L EPA formally defines a liquid waste stream as “radioactive.”

Waste

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Shale Gas Operators On Track To Have More Violations In 2023 - Frozen Gas Infrastructure; Explosion; Pad Fire; Uncontrolled Gas Venting; Frack Outs; Major Spills; Pipeline Crashing Thru A Home Highlight 2023 So Far

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Unconventional shale gas operators were issued a total of 1,103 notices of violation so far in 2023, which means they are on track to exceed the 1,234 violations DEP issued them in 2022, according to DEP’s newly released 2022 Oil and Gas Program Annual Report. Click Here for a summary of 2022 shale gas and conventional violations.

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Oil & Natural Gas Facility Health Impacts Assessment Bill Introduced In The House

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2022

The bill would establish an Interdepartmental Coordinating Task Force in the Department of Health, with the Department of Environmental Protection, to oversee the collection and analysis of baseline health and environmental data related to the impact of oil and natural gas facilities on public health and safety. Read more here.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Radiation Environmental Protection 2020

DEP Posts 63 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Nov. 19 PA Bulletin - Regulations

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The section highlights actions related to regulations and PA Bulletin notices. -- On November 15, the Environmental Quality Board voted to approve final regulations updating safety requirements for radiation producing machines and compliance schedules for NPDES Water Quality Permits.

Regulations

Regulations Environmental Protection Radiation 2022

DEP Issued Record 6,860 Notices Of Violation To Conventional Oil & Gas Operators In 2023-- Nearly 52% More Than In 2021; ‘Culture Of Non-Compliance’ Continues

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection issued a record 6,860 notices of violation to conventional oil and gas operators in 2023, according to DEP’s December 29, 2023 Weekly Workload Report. more than in 2022 and 569.9% Click Here to read the 2022 compliance report summary. more than in 2021 and 26.6% Read more here.

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DEP Assesses $600,000 Penalty For Illegal Disposal Of Over 1,800 Truck Loads Of Oil & Gas Waste Drill Cuttings In Fayette County

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2022

On December 15, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has executed a $600,000 consent assessment of civil penalty (CACP) with John A. Use It Here - First’ [PaEN] [Posted: December 15, 2022] PA Environment Digest

Waste

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EQB Adopts Final-Omitted Reg. Limiting Methane Emissions From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities; And A First-Ever State MCL For PFOS/PFOA

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency to adopt controls on methane emissions from oil and gas operations by December 16 or face the potential loss of $500 million or more in federal highway funds. Environmental Protection Agency. DEP estimates it will cost the conventional natural gas industry approximately $9.8 Read more here.

Regulations

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Environmental Hearing Board Allows Protect PT Appeal Of Olympus Shale Gas Well Permits In Westmoreland County To Proceed; Olympus Was Trying To Deprive Protect PT Of Its Rights

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

On January 10, the Environmental Hearing Board denied a motion by Olympus Energy, supported by the Department of Environmental Protection , to declare an appeal of two shale gas permits in Westmoreland County filed by Protect PT as moot because the wells have already been drilled and fracked. Read more here.

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DEP Urges Public To Report Missing Portable Nuclear Gauge That Was Secured In A Vehicle Stolen In Philadelphia

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2022

On April 15, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a request for assistance in the search for a portable nuclear gauge containing sealed sources of radioactive material that belongs to KAKS and Company LLC of Harleysville, PA. Posted: April 15, 2022] PA Environment Digest

Radiation

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DEP Issued At Least 435 Violations To 87 Conventional Oil & Gas Operators; 20 NOVs To 10 Shale Gas Operators For Abandoning Their Wells Without Plugging Them So Far In 2023

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection has issued at least 435 notices of violation to 87 conventional oil and gas operators and 20 NOVs to 11 shale gas operators for abandoning their wells without plugging them so far in 2023, according to DEP’s Oil & Gas Compliance Reporting Database. Just one conventional operator-- John B.

2023

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Natural Resources

Vice Chair Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council Asks DEP To Report On University Of Pittsburgh Study That Found At Least 800,000 Tons Of Oil & Gas Production Waste Sent To Landfills Was Unaccounted For In One Year

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The research team sought out reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Oil and Gas Division from oil and gas wells, indicating that they shipped wastewater to sanitary landfills in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Related Articles This Week: -- Agenda For Oct. Related Articles This Week: -- Agenda For Oct.

Waste

Waste Natural Gas Radiation 2019

DEP Reviewing Equitrans Act 2 Soil Cleanup Report On Rager Mountain Gas Storage Area Conventional Well That Failed Venting 1.1 Billion Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas In Cambria County

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection 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 201 ) The report deals with the George Reade 1 conventional well. 30 to Jan.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas 2023 Radiation 2021

DEP, Professional Recyclers Group Highlight Student Winners Of Earth Week Poster And Video Contest

PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2022

On July 7, Department of Environmental Protection Waste, Air, Radiation and Remediation Deputy Secretary Krishnan Ramamurthy and the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania Executive Director Jennifer Summers highlighted the student winners of PROP’s 2022 Earth Week Poster and Video Contest.

Recycling

Recycling Radiation Waste 2022

PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - January 13

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.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2023 Recycling

DEP Issued At Least 512 Violations To 95 Conventional Oil & Gas Operators For Abandoning Wells Without Plugging Them In 2023; 10 Shale Gas Operators Issued NOVs For Abandoning Wells

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection has issued at least 512 notices of violation to 95 conventional oil and gas operators and 20 NOVs to 11 shale gas operators for abandoning their wells without plugging them in 2023, according to DEP’s Oil & Gas Compliance Reporting Database. Just one conventional operator-- John B.

2023

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Law

DEP Releases Final Guidance On Handling Radioactive Waste From Unconventional Shale Gas Drilling Operations

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 11 PA Bulletin of final guidance on handling radioactive waste going to solid waste processing and disposal facilities from unconventional shale gas drilling operations and other sources.

Waste

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DEP Teaching Green: Will Education Standards Still Eliminate EE? Radon Poster Contest, Education Grants, Success Stories

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The latest Teaching Green environmental education newsletter from the Department of Environmental Protection features these articles and more-- Education Standards During the public comment period over 1,400 comments were received addressing the proposed revision of the PA Science, Technology, Environment and Ecology Standards.

Radiation

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Videos Now Available From PA League Of Women Voters, University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health Shale Gas & Public Health Conference; Dept. Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The videos cover these topics and more-- -- Exploring Risk Factors of Human Exposure to Environmental Risk Factors - Birth Impacts, Radiation & Waste -- 9th Compendium of Scientific, Medical and Medial Findings on Risks and Harms of Fracking and Associated Gas and Oil Infrastructure -- Blue Hydrogen Click Here to view and share the videos. “A

Natural Gas

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EPA Releases White Paper For Comment On Reducing Climate Pollution From New Natural Gas-Fired Electric Generation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency issued for public input a draft white paper on control techniques and measures that could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new stationary combustion turbines. EPA is asking for public comment for 45 days, through June 6, 2022. Posted: April 21, 2022] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Air Act Pollution Control

DEP To Report $4.7 Million, 17.6% Deficit, In Funding Oil & Gas Regulatory Program To EQB Feb. 15; Conventional Drillers Only Pay 0.4% Of Their Regulatory Costs

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

On February 15, the Environmental Quality Board will hear a presentation from DEP that will show a $4.7 percent deficit-- in FY 2022-23 funding needed to support the Oil and Gas Program that regulates both conventional and unconventional wells. Also on the EQB agenda is a fee report for Radiation Protection Programs.

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DEP To Hold 2 Hearings On Air Quality Permit For Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill Leachate Evaporation System

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2022

On July 22, the Department of Environmental Protection published a draft air quality plan approval [65-00767C] to allow the construction and initial temporary operation of a leachate evaporation system at Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill, located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. Each hearing will begin at 6:00 PM.

Waste

Waste Radiation 2022 Environmental Protection

New Penn State Study Finds Runoff From Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On Unpaved Roads Contains Pollutants That Exceed Human-Health, Environmental Standards

PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

Eyewitnesses report indiscriminate road dumping of conventional oil and gas wastewater continues in 2022. The latest oil and gas waste reports filed with DEP bring the total amount of reported conventional drilling wastewater illegally road dumped to nearly 2.9 million gallons from 2018 to 2021. Read more here.

Waste

Waste Regulations 2021 Radiation

DEP Secretary Negrin To Citizen Activists: ‘We Don’t Represent Chevron, We Don’t Represent Shell And I’ve Made That Absolutely Clear-- We’re Holding Those Leaders Accountable’

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2023

“During the permitting process, the permittee misrepresented a lot of things in the application, specifically ongoing water pollution, the fact that this would include oil and gas waste, and it would be a radiation source,” said Johnson “That's just the tip of the iceberg on the permitting issues we've seen in this one case. Read more here.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Radiation

Public Comment Period Begins on EPA’s Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress (External Review Draft)

Brag

JANUARY 4, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of a draft document entitled Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress (External Review Draft) for public comment. EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) and Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), in consultation with the U.S.

Biofuels

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Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2022

As a result of the accident, emergency planning and response programs at the local, state and federal level were dramatically improved around nuclear plants and state efforts to monitor radiation and provide direct oversight at these facilities also underwent significant changes. Posted: March 26, 2022] PA Environment Digest

Nuclear Power

Nuclear Power Radiation Cooling Natural Gas

Late Night Road Dumping: Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Continues To Be Dumped On Dirt, Gravel, Paved Roads; DEP Expected To Provide Update At April 24 Meeting

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

After the dumping incidents on dirt and paved roads around her home and throughout the region, Lawson provided photos and reports on the dumping to the Department of Environmental Protection to document the problems. Environmental Protection Agency for drinking water." [ Read more here.] Read more here - page 50.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Waste 2025 2018

Environmental Health Project Releases New White Paper: PA's Shale Gas - What We Can Do Now To Better Protect Public Health

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2025

And when I assumed office in 2022, one of the things that I certainly articulated to my community in representing them is that this issue of our energy industry in Pennsylvania, it needs to be coupled with rigorous environmental regulation and certainly in sensitive areas relative to schools and parks and residential areas.

Fossil Fuels

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas 2025

Former Employees Of Eureka Resources Oil & Gas Wastewater Treatment Company Ask For Criminal Investigation Of Eureka And An Audit Of DEP Over Alleged Workplace, Environmental Violations

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2023

On December 11, former employees of the Eureka Resources oil and gas wastewater treatment company based in Williamsport wrote a letter to Lycoming County District Attorney Ryan Gardner requesting him to undertake a “criminal misconduct” investigation of alleged workplace and environmental violations by the company. They posted it up.

Radiation

Radiation Natural Gas Waste Carbon Monoxide

Conventional Oil & Gas Drillers Dispose Of Drill Cuttings By ‘Dusting’ - Blowing Them On The Ground, And In The Air Around Drill Sites

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2022

One prominent issue is the fact that drill cuttings going to landfills have triggered radiation monitoring equipment meant to catch sources of radiation in waste going to facilities for disposal. Environmental Protection Agency. The guidance is now in the process of being finalized. Read more here. Read more here.

Waste

Waste Radiation Regulations 2016

2023 Shale Gas Operator Compliance Report: 1,310 Violations; Explosions; Pad Fire, Evacuation; Uncontrolled Gas Venting; Frack-Outs; Polluting Water Supply; Spills; Pipeline Crashing Thru A Home; More

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

DEP issued 1,360 NOVs to unconventional shale gas well operators in 2022 and 1,323 NOVs in 2021, according to DEP’s 2022 Oil and Gas Program Annual Report. Click Here for a summary of 2022 shale gas and conventional violations. Hall Well Pad, Springfield Twp., Fayette County.

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2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste

On-Site Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Waste Disposal Plans Making Hundreds Of Drilling Sites Waste Dumps

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2022

84 Townships Already Listed By DEP As Waste Facilities The Department of Environmental Protection’s Current List Of Oil And Gas Waste Facilities identifies 84 municipalities in 13 counties where conventional oil and gas wastewater is disposed of by road spreading as “waste facilities.” Environmental Protection Agency.

Waste

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - March 2

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 s oil and gas wastewater injection well near Cyclone in Keating Township, McKean County. McKean County. Comments due in 60 days. ( Allegheny County. ( Cambria County. ( Centre County. ( Susquehanna County. (

Air Pollution

Air Pollution Natural Gas Radiation 2024

Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen -- Like With Natural Gas Infrastructure Today

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

million, we’ve done nothing to change our laws to better protect people from the health and safety impacts of these facilities in spite of repeated pipeline problems before and since the explosion. On December 25, 2022, the excitement of Christmas Day morning was replaced with fear at 7:20 a.m. Read more here. Read more here.

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Nuclear Power Natural Gas Radiation Cooling

Upcoming Developments in International Governance of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

What is Ethylene Oxide? Answers to Your Questions about the Cancer-Causing Chemical

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DEP Issued Air Quality Permit For Leachate Evaporation System At Westmoreland Landfill With Special Radiation Monitoring Due To The Disposal Of Shale Gas Drilling Waste

DEP: Widespread Presence Of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Fresh Water May Have Led To ‘Inadvertently’ Using Contaminated Water For Fracking Gas Wells In Washington County

Late Night Dumping II: Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumping Continues On Roads, This Time With Bigger Trucks; New Research On Harmful Wastewater Impacts

DEP: Wastes Generated By The New Conventional Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program Will NOT Be Exempt From Hazardous Waste Regulations, Unlike Wastes From Active Wells

Inquirer Guest Essay: DEP Needs To Evaluate Health Impacts Of Evaporating Leachate From A Westmoreland Landfill Accepting Shale Gas Drilling Waste

Governor’s Regulatory Agenda: DEP To Propose Annual Permit Fee For Unconventional Shale Gas Operations; Updated Waste, Other Regulations Covering Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Coming

DEP Issues Record 5,653 Notices Of Violation To Conventional Oil & Gas Operators So Far In 2023; ‘Culture Of Non-Compliance’ Continues

Scott Perry No Longer DEP Deputy For Oil & Gas Management

EPA, West Virginia Officials Working To Secure Fairmount Oil & Gas Wastewater Processing Facility To Prevent Release Of Radioactive, Hazardous Materials

Guest Essay: Oil & Gas Industry Waste And Radioactive Drinking Water In Pennsylvania

Shale Gas Operators On Track To Have More Violations In 2023 - Frozen Gas Infrastructure; Explosion; Pad Fire; Uncontrolled Gas Venting; Frack Outs; Major Spills; Pipeline Crashing Thru A Home Highlight 2023 So Far

Oil & Natural Gas Facility Health Impacts Assessment Bill Introduced In The House

DEP Posts 63 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Nov. 19 PA Bulletin - Regulations

DEP Issued Record 6,860 Notices Of Violation To Conventional Oil & Gas Operators In 2023-- Nearly 52% More Than In 2021; ‘Culture Of Non-Compliance’ Continues

DEP Assesses $600,000 Penalty For Illegal Disposal Of Over 1,800 Truck Loads Of Oil & Gas Waste Drill Cuttings In Fayette County

EQB Adopts Final-Omitted Reg. Limiting Methane Emissions From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities; And A First-Ever State MCL For PFOS/PFOA

Environmental Hearing Board Allows Protect PT Appeal Of Olympus Shale Gas Well Permits In Westmoreland County To Proceed; Olympus Was Trying To Deprive Protect PT Of Its Rights

DEP Urges Public To Report Missing Portable Nuclear Gauge That Was Secured In A Vehicle Stolen In Philadelphia

DEP Issued At Least 435 Violations To 87 Conventional Oil & Gas Operators; 20 NOVs To 10 Shale Gas Operators For Abandoning Their Wells Without Plugging Them So Far In 2023

Vice Chair Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council Asks DEP To Report On University Of Pittsburgh Study That Found At Least 800,000 Tons Of Oil & Gas Production Waste Sent To Landfills Was Unaccounted For In One Year

DEP Reviewing Equitrans Act 2 Soil Cleanup Report On Rager Mountain Gas Storage Area Conventional Well That Failed Venting 1.1 Billion Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas In Cambria County

DEP, Professional Recyclers Group Highlight Student Winners Of Earth Week Poster And Video Contest

PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - January 13

DEP Issued At Least 512 Violations To 95 Conventional Oil & Gas Operators For Abandoning Wells Without Plugging Them In 2023; 10 Shale Gas Operators Issued NOVs For Abandoning Wells

DEP Releases Final Guidance On Handling Radioactive Waste From Unconventional Shale Gas Drilling Operations

DEP Teaching Green: Will Education Standards Still Eliminate EE? Radon Poster Contest, Education Grants, Success Stories

Videos Now Available From PA League Of Women Voters, University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health Shale Gas & Public Health Conference; Dept. Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts

EPA Releases White Paper For Comment On Reducing Climate Pollution From New Natural Gas-Fired Electric Generation

DEP To Report $4.7 Million, 17.6% Deficit, In Funding Oil & Gas Regulatory Program To EQB Feb. 15; Conventional Drillers Only Pay 0.4% Of Their Regulatory Costs

DEP To Hold 2 Hearings On Air Quality Permit For Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill Leachate Evaporation System

New Penn State Study Finds Runoff From Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On Unpaved Roads Contains Pollutants That Exceed Human-Health, Environmental Standards

DEP Secretary Negrin To Citizen Activists: ‘We Don’t Represent Chevron, We Don’t Represent Shell And I’ve Made That Absolutely Clear-- We’re Holding Those Leaders Accountable’

Public Comment Period Begins on EPA’s Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress (External Review Draft)

Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen

Late Night Road Dumping: Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Continues To Be Dumped On Dirt, Gravel, Paved Roads; DEP Expected To Provide Update At April 24 Meeting

Environmental Health Project Releases New White Paper: PA's Shale Gas - What We Can Do Now To Better Protect Public Health

Former Employees Of Eureka Resources Oil & Gas Wastewater Treatment Company Ask For Criminal Investigation Of Eureka And An Audit Of DEP Over Alleged Workplace, Environmental Violations

Conventional Oil & Gas Drillers Dispose Of Drill Cuttings By ‘Dusting’ - Blowing Them On The Ground, And In The Air Around Drill Sites

2023 Shale Gas Operator Compliance Report: 1,310 Violations; Explosions; Pad Fire, Evacuation; Uncontrolled Gas Venting; Frack-Outs; Polluting Water Supply; Spills; Pipeline Crashing Thru A Home; More

On-Site Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Waste Disposal Plans Making Hundreds Of Drilling Sites Waste Dumps

PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - March 2

Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen -- Like With Natural Gas Infrastructure Today

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