Arnold Porter

APRIL 6, 2023

” She was one of 25 attorneys included on list for the private practice category. She serves on the Board of Directors of the DC Bar Foundation, the leading funder of civil legal aid in DC, and on the Board of Directors of the Washington Council of Lawyers, the public-interest bar association for DC.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2023

Open to the public, this contest has categories for adults 18 and over and youth 17 or younger. New this year will be a contest category dedicated to monarch butterflies in all their life stages. A maximum of three entries per person can be submitted, All photo entries must be submitted electronically by August 4, 2023.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 22, 2024

Fortunately, at the end of 2023, the EPA proposed strengthening the current standards—though the old rules still apply while the proposed changes are being debated. The EPA identified the meat and poultry industry as the source of “the highest phosphorus levels and second highest nitrogen levels of all industrial categories.”

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2023

Permits for the 2023 will cost $40 for Pennsylvania registered ATVs and $60 for non-Pennsylvania registered ATVs. This ATV Regional Trail Connector program is in response to growing ATV purchases, registrations, and public demand for increased riding opportunities. Regional ATV Connector Pass permit sales opened April 3.

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Legal Planet

JULY 27, 2023

The statutory provision upholding the pipeline was part of the 2023 debt ceiling law. It was terrible public policy. The most debatable part of the 2023 law eliminated the jurisdiction of the courts to hear any challenge to the MVP. One of those other provisions requires challenges to the 2023 law to be heard by the D.C.

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On September 14, Dickinson College announced, for the second year in a row, it has earned the top position among baccalaureate institutions in the prestigious Sustainable Campus Index , a publication of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Posted: September 14, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Brag

AUGUST 8, 2023

Hutton On July 25, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an opportunity for public input on the potential expansion of the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE) programs’ certification to new product categories. EST) on August 28, 2023. Comments are due September 11, 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Students in grades 5 to 12 may submit one or more entries in these categories-- -- Visual Arts: all visual mediums accepted - drawings, paintings, collages, etc. -- Language Arts: write a 500 word (or less) essay, poem or other written expression -- Video: 90 seconds or less. Related Article: -- House Environmental Committee To Hold Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2024

Birders are invited to join the Blitz by forming a team, raising funds, and competing in either the “cumulative count” or “big day” categories to document birds during nesting season. This is in addition to our traditional “Big Day Count” category. These programs will be funded and provided to the public for free.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 26, 2023

EPA recently announced a 45-day public comment period on a proposed expansion of its Safer Choice and potentially its Design for the Environment (DfE) programs to include certification of additional product categories beyond cleaners and disinfectants.

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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.

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CEQA Developments

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As previously summarized here , the First District Court of Appeal (Division 5) in Save Berkeley’s Neighborhoods held that the university’s enrollment increases were not statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code section 21080.09, which requires an EIR for long range development plans (“LRDPs”). The bill also amends Section 21080.09

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The challenge aims to showcase real-world experiences of those who use electrified transportation in everyday life and help inform the public about more sustainable transportation. EPA will select up to nine winning videos, with each of the three categories having a first, second, and third place winner.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2023

Vote For People's Choice In addition to the winning images, 12 Honorable Mentions were selected by the judges to be voted on by the public to select three People’s Choice Winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in that category. Posted: July 17, 2023] PA Environment Digest Click Here to support their work.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 24, 2023

And lastly, the EPA establishes that water and wastewater are eligible categories for billions in federal funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. “We USFS Climate Risk Map Alongside its call for public comment on revising climate resilience policies (see below), the U.S.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Advisory Group had a final count of 19 members and consisted of representatives from the automotive and battery industries (6 members), waste industry (5 members), public interest organizations (3 members), and government agencies (5 members). Who were the members of the Advisory Group? Did the group propose recycling requirements?

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Brag

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency announced on August 4, 2023, that it is providing resources to help biotechnology developers exercise the full benefits of the exemptions available under the Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIP) exemption rule. The PIPs Exemption Final Rule went into effect on July 31, 2023. Hutton The U.S.

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HumanNature

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Otis unexpectedly rapidly intensified from a weak tropical storm into a Category 5 hurricane in less than 24 hours right before making landfall in Acapulco, Mexico. 2023, November 15). 2023, November 17). 2023, October 31). 2023, October 31). Satellite image of Hurricane Otis on Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

PA Bulletin - April 15, 2023 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 68 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the April 15 PA Bulletin - pages 2056 to 2124. All through its eNotice system. Click Here to sign up.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

The purpose is not to glorify litter, but to bring awareness to how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment and wildlife. A top prize of $500 will be awarded in each of two categories: adult and student (through Grade 12). The deadline for entries is October 31. anti-litter message, 2.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With advice and input from local experts, Berks Nature identified 25 environmental indicators across five categories: Water, Energy, Air, Waste, and Land. Posted: November 3, 2023] PA Environment Digest Berks Nature launched the first State of the Environment report in 2008 with the philosophy of “what gets measured, gets done.”

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program , as well as the exciting opening of a second application round to distribute funds still available.

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Ocean Conservancy

MAY 26, 2021

Here’s what you need to know: The contest is open to the public and there’s no cost to enter, so submit your ocean photos and invite your camera-savvy friends and family to do the same, now through Sunday, June 13. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763. Email Address.loading. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2022

Entries were presented to a select group of judges where they based their decisions on adherence to the category theme, composition, and quality. This year’s categories included Treasured River Towns, Treasured Landscapes, Susquehanna Adventures, and Wildlife. “If The winning images will be on display at The Exchange in March 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The entries were divided into student and adult categories, judging was conducted and following are the results. Student Winners In the student category, the winner of the $500 first place prize is Madeline Whited of Lancaster, a 17-yr. Adult Winners The winner of the $500 first place prize in the adult category was Lynn Armel of Erie.

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Capaccio

OCTOBER 11, 2022

EPA has identified certain industrial categories as potential sources of PFAS in wastewater, including: organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers manufacturing; metal finishing; pulp, paper, and paperboard manufacturing; textile mills; and commercial airports. Effluent Limitation Guidelines. Moving Forward.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The purpose is not to glorify litter, but to bring awareness to how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment and wildlife. Monetary prizes up to $500 are awarded in two categories—Students and Adults. 11 [Posted: February 14, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The ACF includes four primary pillars, focusing on state and local public agency fleets, large commercial and federal fleets, drayage operations, and a continuation of the ACT rule requiring 100 percent zero-emissions truck sales by 2040. This new regulation would apply to delivery vans, big rigs, box trucks, and buses.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Specifically, the series supports Checklist efforts under the "Culture" category on Employee and Public Engagement (sections 13 and 14). Posted: December 15, 2023] PA Environment Digest Hear about Pennsylvania's first Repair Café and how the model can be expanded within Pennsylvania. Click Here to watch.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 6, 2023

Data: NOAA 2023. But does the public similarly recognize climate impacts on their lives, particularly on their household water supplies? Count of extreme events in Yolo and Sacramento counties from Sept 2011 to July 2019. It has also shaped my career choice. Source: Dobbin et al.

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E2 Law Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

To prevent greenwashing, the EU Commission proposed a new Green Claims Directive on March 22, 2023. Pursuant to the proposal, the Directive will address greenwashing risk by (i) tackling false environmental claims made towards consumers and (ii) stopping the proliferation of public and private environmental labels.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2024

A Life Dedicated To The River's Flow [PaEN] -- PA Council Of Trout Unlimited Blog: Nearly 190 People Attended Keystone Coldwater Conference In February - By Sigrid Sharif [PaEN] -- DEP Chesapeake Bay Update: Conservation District 2023 Accomplishments; Grants Coming Up; County Accomplishments; Much More [PaEN] -- EPA Opens Regional $1.5

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

To dig into how the country got here, it’s helpful to split up the contributing factors into the three main “gas value chain” categories: the production of gas via drilling (“upstream”), the transportation of gas via pipelines (“midstream”), and the facilities that receive the gas, such as gas-fired power plants (“downstream”).

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2023

Additionally, some areas within this region can anticipate relatively large increases in the probability of experiencing a Category 1 hurricane or higher over the next 30 years when compared to today, with many areas expected to see an additional 1% annual probability. 22 [PaEN] [Posted: March 2, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Regulatory approval for CCUS falls under two broad categories. Both categories are regulated by the Office of Conservation within the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. It is currently anticipated that primacy for Louisiana will be granted in late 2022 or early 2023. This article focuses on the latter.

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Ohio Environmental Law

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In 2023, the drinking water cases resulted in very large proposed settlements. In December 2023, attorneys representing allegedly injured individuals and manufacturers of AFFF agreed that 25 individuals comprise the pool of initial personal injury claims to be brought to trial. Some 2,500 cases have been consolidated into this MDL.

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