PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The action to seek comments is the next step in a process that began in November 2023 with a joint motion by Chairman Stephen M. 28 Webinar: Meet Local Experts Making Our Communities Sustainable [PaEN] [Posted: February 22, 2024] PA Environment Digest .: Documents related to this rulemaking can be found at PUC Docket No.:

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SPR Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On September 12, 2023, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued proposed regulations to implement Local Law 97 of 2019 (LL97). LL97 requires most large buildings in NYC to meet increasingly stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limits starting in 2024.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Second, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the process of setting regulations for future passenger vehicles—and casting doubt on EV sales is a tactic to push for weaker regulations. Data through the end of September 2023 shows that the EV fraction of US car sales is continuing to rise. Are EV sales actually slowing?

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Governments across the United States are for the first time regulating greenhouse gas emissions. This entirely new and emergent body of law in response to climate change is bursting onto the scene in 2024 and businesses are beginning to monetize it as a new revenue stream.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This week, summer 2023 comes to a close on our calendars but will be remembered for its record-shattering extremes, notably, heat—until, that is, the next record-shattering summer supplants it, quite possibly in 2024. Among other things, it nullifies existing local regulations that grant outdoor workers the right to water breaks.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right To Know request shows DEP took enforcement action against 14 conventional oil and gas well operators that resulted in collecting $422,365 in penalties and bond forfeitures in 2023. Read more here. Read more here (2017-2021). Read more here (2022).

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2023

On July 22, the Governor’s Office published an update to the Regulatory Agenda of regulations in development that included a new annual permit fee for unconventional shale gas operations and a schedule for the release of updated waste and other environmental standards for conventional oil and gas drilling. Read more here.

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Ohio Environmental Law

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

EPA is poised to issue a series of federal regulations related to PFAS and impacts to the environment, it is the states that are taking the lead on regulating the presence of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. In 2023, the drinking water cases resulted in very large proposed settlements.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2024

The DEP Waste Management Program announced in DEP’s Regulatory Agenda it is developing proposed changes to the Coproduct Determination process under the Residual Waste Regulations that allow a material, that would otherwise be regulated as a waste, to be used as a commercial product without any restrictions or upfront review or approval by DEP.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

EPA granted primacy to Louisiana on December 28, 2023, for Class VI wells, effective February 5, 2024. CO2 sequestration projects inject CO2 into the subsurface and are subject to these EPA regulations. EPA’s Class VI regulations for CCS projects cover the entire lifecycle, from planning to post-closure to safeguarding USDWs.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Green , and James Bee On 2 February 2024, the European Parliament (Parliament) and European Council (Council) reached a provisional deal on a directive promoting the repair of broken or defective goods, known as the Right to Repair Directive. Davies , Michael D.

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Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 8, 2024

For in scope companies, disclosures may be required as early as the reporting period for the 2024 financial year. Green , and James Bee On 22 December 2023, the Commission Delegated Regulation specifying the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU). [1]

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Throughout 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took significant regulatory action to increase the agency’s knowledge and understanding of … Continue reading Increased PFAS reporting, potential for congressional action looms over industry in 2024

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the December 16 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of 2024 meetings of its advisory committees, boards and commissions and contact persons for each group in the December 16 PA Bulletin. payraise for legislators and state officials in 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Grants -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 11 PA Bulletin announcing it is now accepting applications for calendar year 2023 Recycling Performance Grants. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? The deadline to apply is December 31. The next scheduled meeting is on July 9.

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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 2021 and 26.6% more than in 2022 and 569.9% more than in 2015. Read more here. Just one conventional operator-- John B.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

To be sure, this year there were also EV prototypes on display, but most were vehicles that are slated to arrive for sale in the US in 2023 or 2024 rather than mere concepts. Regulations still important to ensure the transition to EV accelerates.

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

VJEL Newsroom Announcing VJEL's 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List By VJEL December 18, 2023 The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law (VJEL) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List. Because of this backlog, FERC promulgated Order 2023 – RM22-14-000 to speed up this process.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Many regulations will have to be promulgated to make all of this happen. The Maryland Department of the Environment has already begun drafting regulations and proposed regulations will first be circulated for public comment in winter 2023 with final regulations adopted in summer 2023.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

While 2023 was by no means the blockbuster year 2022 was, in many respects it came out better for climate progress than some expected. Although the Governor proposed slashing $6 billion from the climate package, in the end, the cuts totaled less than half that.

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Law and Environment

MARCH 26, 2024

1, 2023, declaring the RGGI rulemaking void. In December 2023, the DEP initiated an appeal of the decision to the state’s Supreme Court by filing a notice of appeal. On March 13, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a proposal to adopt an RGGI-like carbon-pricing program in the state.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

DEP’s Water Resources Advisory Committee is scheduled to hear a presentation on DEP's new proposed regulation setting notification requirements for unauthorized discharges to waters of the Commonwealth at its meeting on September 21. Click Here for a copy of the draft regulation. 2015-011-L ).

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Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

December 14, 2023. General Assembly returned to a very aggressive effort to influence environmental rules in 2023. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2024

DEP’s inspection report included violations for these failures and requested the owner to submit a written report by May 23, 2024 on how the well will be brought into compliance. DEP issued the original violation for abandonment on March 8, 2023. and found it to be abandoned and not plugged.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? Sign Up For DEP’s eNotice: Did you know DEP can send you email notices of permit applications submitted in your community? All through its eNotice system. Click Here to sign up.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

formal notice ) PA Bulletin - April 27, 2024 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 93 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the April 27 PA Bulletin - pages 2236 to 2329. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? Bucks County. (

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Law and Environment

DECEMBER 20, 2023

On December 15, 2023, IRS published Notice 2024-06 , a brief but important guidance on Section 40B, the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”). The guidance establishes a safe harbor for SAF that generates RINs under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program (“RFS”). per gallon base credit.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Related Article: -- Voting Begins For Pennsylvania’s 2024 River Of The Year: Allegheny, Lackawaxen, Youghiogheny Rivers [PaEN] [Posted: December 6, 2023] PA Environment Digest Visit PEC’s Audio Room for the latest podcasts. Visit PEC’s Audio Room for the latest podcasts. Click Here to receive regular updates from PEC.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is considering amendments to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation, but indicated they have no plans to address the problems caused by counter-productive subsidies for manure biomethane. California’s transportation fuel policy is knee deep in cow poop, and it’s not a good look.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By the end of 2023, Changi Airport generated approximately 4% of its 2019 electricity consumption [ii] through solar power deployment. ii] Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, 19 February 2024, Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint. Latham & Watkins will continue to monitor developments in this area. [i]

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

DEP also issued fresh violations for failure of the operator to comply with a Commonwealth Court order issued on August 16, 2023 requiring remediation of the sites for releases of wastewater based on violations issued on October 24, 2022. LLC and found the wells to be abandoned and not plugged. No follow-up actions were requested.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2024

The federal Clean Air Act and US Environmental Protection Agency regulations require that a facility submit a Title V Operating Permit application within 12 months of commencing operation. In February, 2024, DEP confirmed Shell paid an additional $2,671,044.75 In February, 2024, DEP confirmed Shell paid an additional $2,671,044.75

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2024

These include failure to follow company procedures by technicians, insufficiently detailed training materials provided by Peoples Natural Gas, and possible design flaws in the regulator station. M-2023-3024990. Additionally, approximately 4,552 feet of steel pipe and 133 service lines were replaced.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

It includes a provision the facility no longer burn coal after June 30, 2023. ( PA Bulletin, page 1759 ) -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the March 30 PA Bulletin of actions taken at its March 14, 2024 business meeting. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Comments due March 8. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 3 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed 2024 Ozone Season Nitrogen Oxide Emission Limits for Nonelectric Generating Units. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? Deadline March 29. Click Here to sign up.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2024

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the January 27 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 27 PA Bulletin it is extending the deadline for conventional and unconventional natural gas facility operators to submit their first methane pollution emissions report to June 1, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2024

PA Bulletin - March 9, 2024 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 69 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the March 9 PA Bulletin - pages 1197 to 1266. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? All through its eNotice system.

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