PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

. -- T he Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the January 20 PA Bulletin its Executive Director gave his approval to 25 water use permits for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Lycoming, Potter, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties. Read more here. Bradford County. ( Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 115

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 2023 115

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a November 14 hearing on a proposed RACT III Air Quality Permit for the Energy Transfer Marcus Hook Terminal in Delaware County. The Marcus Hook Terminal is a hub for the transportation, storage and shipment of natural gas liquids coming through the Mariner East Pipelines.

Natural Gas 118

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Nuclear Power 118

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.

Air Pollution 114

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2023 Environmental Protection 114

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin the final technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities is now available and effective. Chester County. (

Natural Gas 117

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Environmental Protection 117

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

Examples pulled from DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database this week provide a more indepth view of how unconventional shale gas drillers create new brownfield sites wherever they go-- in this case Chesapeake Appalachia in Bradford County. DEP asked Chesapeake to respond in writing to the inspection report. Inspection. Inspection.

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Recycling Natural Gas 2023 Air Pollution 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2023

of Health, University Of Pittsburgh For Update On Studies Of Health Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. of Health, University Of Pittsburgh For Update On Studies Of Health Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept.

Recycling 98

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the October 28 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. PA Bulletin, page 6740 ) Air Quality Permits -- Coterra Energy, Inc. 14 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference [PaEN] -- Better Path Coalition: Nov. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2012 110

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Former BP Petroleum Products Terminal: DEP approved a Final Risk Assessment, Final Report for remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with “contaminants of concern” for the facility located in Sinking Spring Borough, Berks County. ( Mile Natural Gas Pipelines/ 20-inch, 3.9

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 107

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2023

On July 15, the Department of Environmental Protection published a formal notice that it had disapproved a Risk Assessment submitted by the American Refinery Group saying it did not prove the cleanup of chemicals polluting soil and groundwater at ARG’s Bradford petroleum refinery in McKean County met a safe cleanup standard.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution Environmental Protection Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

The following DEP notices were published in the May 18 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Aldrich Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with diesel fuels at the pad located in Gibson Twp, Susquehanna County. ( Increase In Cost Of Gas Starting June 1, Another 7.3%

Air Pollution 72

Air Pollution Recycling 2024 2028 72

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the June 17 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. PA Bulletin, page 3220 ) Air Quality Permits -- Elkhorn Gas Processing, LLC - Kane Natural Gas Processing Plant: DEP invites comments on a State Only Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Wetmore Twp.,

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Recycling 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 30 PA Bulletin it has scheduled a public hearing on October 31 on a proposed Title V Air Quality Permit for the Eastern Gas Transmission South Oakford Natural Gas Compressor Station located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. (

Natural Gas 118

Natural Gas Recycling Air Pollution Waste 118

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

SRBC Water Withdrawal Requests The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold an August 10 hearing on proposed water withdrawal requests, including eight related to shale gas drilling operations and 1 in the Exceptional Value Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County. formal notice ) Read more here. Susquehanna County. (

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Natural Gas Waste Radiation 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the November 18 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Ward Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by production wastewater at the facility located in West Burlington Twp.,

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas 2023 Carbon Dioxide Waste 110

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection reports spills and releases from the oil and gas industry have created over 575 brownfield sites being cleaned up under the Act 2 Land Recycling Program , as of September 12, 2023. PA Bulletin, page 5809 ) Air Quality Permits -- Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 103

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2023

Conventional Well Plugging Notice The Department of Environmental Protection gave notice in the June 3 PA Bulletin it is taking action to enforce an order against Michael Harju and Economy Natural Gas, Inc. for their failure to plug four conventional natural gas wells leaking methane in Scott Township, Allegheny County.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2023 94

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2023

Exposing Natural Gas Pipeline Ahead Of Longwall Mining -- CNX Midstream Operating Company, LLC - Exposure Of 2 Natural Gas Pipelines Ahead Of Longwall Underground Coal Mining: DEP invites comments on the project located in Morris Twp., PA Bulletin, page 3759 ) Air Permits -- Ameresco, Inc. Greene County. (

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Air Pollution Regulations 2023 96

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Shapiro Must Acknowledge Health Risks Of Natural Gas Development And Take Meaningful Action To Protect The Public [PaEN] -- Physicians For Social Responsibility PA: Gov. We Do Not Trust Foxes To Guard Henhouses' [PaEN] [Posted: November 8, 2023] PA Environment Digest Read more here.

Air Pollution 93

Air Pollution Natural Gas Waste Ozone 93

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting public comments on two Chapter 105 encroachment applications submitted by Olympus Energy/Hyperion Midstream LLC covering natural gas gathering pipelines and water pipelines in Westmoreland County, according to public notices in the August 12 PA Bulletin. Read more here.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2025 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

3 PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Feb. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: February 6, 2023] PA Environment Digest 28 to Feb. 17 - Apply For USDA Rural Energy For America Program, G.E.T. 17 - Apply For USDA Rural Energy For America Program, G.E.T.

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Conservation Recycling Air Pollution 2023 103

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 84

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 84

PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2023

DEP requested a written report on the incident from the company by May 19, 2023, including a description of how the company plans to demonstrate attainment with Act 2 Land Recycling Program clean up standards. DEP requested a written report from the company on the leak by May 19, 2023. [ The report is due by May 8, 2023. [

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas 2023 Waste Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the February 4 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Angie Well Pad 2: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with petroleum products in Auburn Twp., Susquehanna County. ( 28 to Feb.

Natural Gas 115

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Renewable Energy 115

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2023

From April 8 to 14, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 614 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 56 violations of environmental regulations-- 18 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 38 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Waste Atmosphere Regulations 97

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Million For Environmental Justice Projects In PA Communities [PaEN] [Posted: October 28, 2023] PA Environment Digest Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 85

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 85

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining? 28 Hearing On Air Quality Permit For Keystone Station Coal-Fired Power Plant In Armstrong County DEP Will Hold A Hearing Feb. Of Environmental Professionals Host Feb.

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources Conservation Recycling 2024 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

This well was issued violations for methane leaks on August 23, 2023. DEP inspection reports found each of the wells exhibiting signs of casing failure and the soil gas readings outside the well-bore “which is a source of pollution to the groundwater.” DEP’s inspection report had no follow-up for the well owner. Read more here.

2024 116

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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. The shale gas well on the pad was drilled in February 2023 and fracked in June 2023.

2018 115

2018 2024 2023 Natural Gas 115

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the April 29 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- UGI Utilities, Inc. - PA Bulletin, page 2350 ) Public Water Supply Permit -- Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 2354 ) -- CNX Gas Company, LLC.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection is inviting comments on proposed RACT 3 revisions to the Title V Air Quality Permit for the Artemas Natural Gas Compressor Station operated by the Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC in Mann Township, Bedford County. ( Read more here. Susquehanna County. ( Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Waste Environmental Protection Air Pollution 93

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the May 6 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 2475 ) -- Diversified Prod, LLC - Nineveh 58 Well Pad: DEP approved de minimis air emission increase for the well pad located in Morris Twp.,

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Waste Air Pollution 2023 93

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the May 13 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. PA Bulletin, page 2640 ) Waste Permits -- SWN Production Company - Odell Water Transfer Facility: DEP issued WMGR123 Waste General Permit for oil and gas waste processing facility in New Milford Twp., Greene County. (

Waste 121

Waste Air Pollution Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 121

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the April 8 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. - PA Bulletin, page 2008 ) -- Equitrans LP - Ginger Hill Site: DEP extended General Permit-1 for natural gas combustion unit in Fallowfield Twp.,

2013 98

2013 2005 Natural Gas 2010 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the April 15 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - State Game Lands-12P Unit 4H Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Franklin Twp.,

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Waste Air Pollution Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

In an April 2023 DEP determination of whether natural gas drilling contaminated a Washington County family’s water well, DEP said the “widespread presence of PFAS” forever chemicals in fresh water may have led to “inadvertently” using contaminated water to frack a shale gas well. Read more here.

Radiation 105

Radiation Waste 2019 2012 105

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

The Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund was created as part of a May 2023 consent order and agreement signed between DEP and Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC that resolved air quality violations at the Shell plant from October 2022 through April 2023. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

2023 113

2023 Conservation 2028 Electricity 113

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Billion Endowment -- Inside Climate News: In Dimock, Susquehanna County, A PA Town Riven By Fracking, Concerns About Ties Between A Judge And A Gas Driller Over Recent Attorney General Settlement -- Better Path Coalition Hosts Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb.

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