PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 9 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the draft NPDES General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities (PAG-02). The results would be submitted to the Department or CCD [conservation districts] with the SCM Construction Certification Form.

2024 74

2024 Environmental Protection Conservation Climate Change 74

PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2023

announced the recipients of the 2023 Champions of the PA Wilds Awards. The winners will be honored at the 2023 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards , to be held on July 27 at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County. There are nine award categories open for public nominations.

2023 92

2023 Conservation Sustainable Development 2022 92

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a proposed rule to expedite the environmental review process for certain renewable energy infrastructure projects through the use of categorical exclusions. Major federal actions include those that are undertaken, funded, or authorized by a federal agency.

Clean Energy 57

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Greenhouse Conservation 57

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These weather elements can also create problems for young tree plantings along streams as a riparian buffer or upland as a reforestation project. Recently Gover earned the 2023 Natural Resource Education Champion Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals. Click Here for more.

Natural Resources 87

Natural Resources Conservation 2024 2023 87

The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects involve various legal issues. Like traditional exploration and development, CCUS projects require the operator to secure both the necessary private property rights from landowners as well as regulatory approval from the appropriate administrative agency in order to proceed.

Regulations 98

Regulations Carbon Dioxide Natural Resources Law 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2023

The September 5 incident resulted in a heavy sediment plume in the Loyalsock Creek that ran for several miles downstream impacting aquatic life and the habitat of the rare Eastern Hellbender salamander in what DEP classifies as an Exceptional Value stream, the highest stream classification category. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Waste Natural Resources Law 98

CEQA Developments

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1) held the San Diego County Board of Supervisors committed a prejudicial abuse of discretion in granting project opponents’ appeals of the Planning Commission’s decision upholding County’s use of the CEQA Guidelines section 15183 exemption for a construction debris and inert materials recycling facility project. 2024) Cal.App.5th.

Recycling 72

Recycling Law 2024 Politics 72

The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This is the first in a series of articles in which Liskow’s offshore team will discuss the regulatory framework for wind energy projects in federal waters and highlight legal issues pertinent to this dynamic area. The regulatory process leading to the Vineyard Wind Project offshore Massachusetts began in 2010. federal waters.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Law Regulations 2020 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Volvo, for example, plans to have a California corridor of high-powered chargers online by the end of 2023. Daimler, along with NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Renewable Power, plans to begin construction of a nationwide charging system for long-haul tractor trucks in 2023.

Electricity 233

Electricity Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Regulations 233

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

These parts have three high-level impacts: Increasing electric truck purchase requirements for large commercial, federal, state, and municipal fleets, beginning as early as 2024 and ramping up to a 100-percent zero-emission fleet requirement in 2042, based on vehicle category. A full transition to electric drayage truck operations in 2035.

Electricity 233

Electricity Nitrogen Oxides Fossil Fuels Regulations 233

A Greener Life

JUNE 10, 2022

But Jevon Rock also wants to show me the results of another practice assignment, on the tablet he carries with him: a three-dimensional floor plan of his mother’s apartment, which he drafted using Google Maps, a laser measuring device and the Magicplan construction and floor plan app. “They were like, ‘You planning to rob a bank?’

Cooling 98

Cooling 2030 Clean Energy Electricity 98

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

On September 8, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority announced it has filed a proposed settlement with the Public Utility Commission regarding its 2022 and 2023 water, wastewater conveyance, and stormwater rate proposal. In 2022, revenue will increase by $17 million, and in 2023 it will increase by an additional $4 million.

2023 52

2023 2022 2021 Law 52

CEQA Developments

MAY 2, 2023

On April 7, 2023, the Third District Court of Appeal filed a lengthy published opinion – the latest installment in one of the longer ongoing CEQA battles in recent memory – affirming a judgment finding an EIR for the Federal relicensing of Oroville Dam and related hydropower facilities legally adequate. of Water Resources (2023) Cal.App.5th.

Climate Change 88

Climate Change 2008 2017 Law 88

Ohio Environmental Law

DECEMBER 5, 2020

If the project is certified as eligible, the property owner can sell or transfer the rights to the tax credits to insurances companies. The tax credit will help developers raise upfront money to help fund their project. The TUMDs end after June 30, 2023.

2020 40

2020 Technology Technology 2021 40

Ocean Conservancy

AUGUST 23, 2022

Waves are complex and operate in turbulent environments and multiple categories of WECs along with even more specific prototype and experimental designs that exist to generate electricity. Now, let’s dive in. What does wave energy look like? What are the environmental impacts of wave energy?

Renewable Energy 61

Renewable Energy Ocean Electricity 2008 61

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2022

There are nine award categories open for public nominations each year. Brothers Jonathon and Chris Virgilio saw an opportunity to breathe new life into one of the last remaining grain mills in the country, with original construction dating back to before Bellefonte was even a town.

2022 59

2022 Conservation Natural Resources 2020 59

Circle of Blue

MAY 11, 2022

The relative windfall will assist with capital improvements even as utilities and state agencies must contend with rising project costs and staffing limitations due to inflation and labor shortages. . million low-interest loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to finance the project. The city received a $9.8

2022 246

2022 Government Waste 2011 246

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2023

The filing notes that the EPA has engaged with the four grid operators productively on other rulemaking processes: “The Joint ISOs/RTOs look forward to continuing their constructive dialogue with the EPA as it proceeds to the next step in this process. Click Here for a copy of the joint comments.

Fossil Fuels 72

Fossil Fuels Technology Technology Clean Energy 72

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.

2023 116

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste 116

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Unconventional shale gas operators were issued a total of 1,310 notices of violation in 2023, according to DEP’s December 29 Workload Report. Abandoning Wells Without Plugging DEP issued 10 unconventional shale gas operators 20 notices of violation at 11 well pads during 2023 for abandoning wells without plugging them. .:

2023 115

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste 115

Law Columbia

MAY 10, 2023

Photo credit: Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management On March 13, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) approved a major oil drilling operation on the North Slope of Alaska. Approval of the Willow Project runs directly counter to President Biden’s campaign promise to stop oil and gas drilling on federal lands.

Fossil Fuels 100

Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Regulations Climate Change 100

Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Alongside this, it was announced in July 2022 that Ashley Alder has been appointed as the new FCA Chair and will be officially taking up the role in January 2023. In November 2022, Lisa Osofsky confirmed that she will stand down as Director of the SFO in August 2023, at the end of her five-year tenure.

Government 52

Government Law Regulations 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Million Available For Service Providers, Graduate Students To Advance Sustainable Agriculture In Northeast [PaEN] -- DCNR Grants Newsletter: Project Spotlights; Upcoming Grant Events; Much More ! 15 -- PA Utility Law Project, Public Citizen Host Feb. WHYY, Drexel To Host Discussion On Endangered Species Feb. 27 to Feb.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Conservation 2024 Solar Power 83

Circle of Blue

APRIL 25, 2022

The OMB releases guidelines for using American-made materials in federal infrastructure bill projects. The Office of Management and Budget released guidelines for using American-made products in projects funded by the federal infrastructure bill. 2023 Budget Hearings. The FDA lowers the fluoride limit for bottled water.

2022 130

2022 Nuclear Power Government 2012 130

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

million civil penalty and to implement procedures and educational and outreach projects to resolve alleged violations of TSCA Title IV, the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, and corresponding state and tribal regulations (the RRP Rules).[[N:United Home Depot) to pay a $20.75 N:United States v. 22, 2021).]] 14560 (Mar.

2021 52

2021 Regulations 2020 Toxic Substances Control Act 52

Arnold Porter

AUGUST 6, 2021

1303 ), which would limit federal financial assistance to infrastructure projects (broadly defined to include broadband, electrical transmission and water projects, among others) that only use iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials. Roads, Bridges, & Major Projects. The bill provides $2.5

Electricity 52

Electricity Recycling 2021 Technology 52

ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

EPA’s entry in the agenda projects December for a final rule; NHTSA’s entry does not list a date for finalization. PFAS: EPA stuck with its statutory deadlines for proposing and finalizing a drinking water regulation for the chemicals PFOA and PFOS — March 2023 and September 2024, respectively. Similar legislation ( S.

2021 98

2021 Endangered Species Act Ocean Climate Change 98