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

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The agenda for the December 1 DEP Oil & Gas Technical Advisory Board meeting includes updates on Chapter 78 regulation changes, the new federal abandoned well plugging program and more. The last draft of the waste handling regulation update was posted by DEP in September, 2021. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

From February 4 to 10, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 623 inspection reports that resulted in reporting 65 violations of environmental regulations-- 49 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 16 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

On February 16, 2023, Senators John Kennedy, Ted Cruz, Shelley Moore Capito, and Kevin Cramer filed Senate Bill (SB) 438, which is the reintroduction of the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act. The bill aims to amend the Natural Gas Act to provide for expanded natural gas exports in the United States.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

The Marcellus Shale Coalition challenged DEP’s 2016 regulations setting environmental and safety standards for unconventional shale gas drilling saying the Oil and Gas Act (Act 13) did not authorize DEP to further define public resource agencies and public resources and the regulations contained a potentially overly broad definition of playgrounds.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

THURSDAY 10:00: Independent Regulatory Review Commission meets to consider Final Emergency Regulation Setting VOC/Methane Limits On Conventional Oil and Gas Operations. WEDNESDAY 6:30: Ohio River Valley Institute Hosts Webinar On Policy Action In Response To The Norfolk Southern Train Derailment & Beyond. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Million Gallons/Day Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Council, Environmental Health Project Sponsor Ad Campaign To Finalize Strong EPA Oil & Gas Methane Emission Limits To Protect PA's Health & Climate Shell Petrochemical Plant Had 3-Hour Emergency Flaring Event To Burn Off Flammable Gases In Beaver County Allegheny County Health Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The venting of natural gas started on or about August 27, according to the company, and involved gas venting from 13+ and 9+ inch annulus vents on the 9H shale gas well at the Cummings Lumber well pad in Troy Township, Bradford County. Read more here. Repsol also provided photos of the casing damage. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2023

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Today, Pennsylvania is now facing the consequences of this corporate greed, of this legacy, of an industry that made a buck off of our natural resources and got away with abandoning gas wells without properly plugging them. Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2023

Specifically, people with asthma have a 4 to 5 times greater chance of having an asthma attack if they live near unconventional natural gas development wells during the production phase. " Data suggest that those who lived closer to greater intensity of unconventional natural gas development activities had the highest risk.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2023

Related Articles: -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. Related Articles: -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. Related Articles: -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. Of Health Awards $2.5 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Working Group evaluated potential energy policy using that test, and reached consensus that a form of cap-and-invest carbon regulation for the power sector that generates revenue to support the Commonwealth’s energy transition is the optimal approach moving forward. NewsClip: -- AP: Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection is inviting comments on a proposed Chapter 105 permit and Section 401 Water Quality Certification for three new PA General Energy shale natural gas and water pipelines in Cummings and McHenry Townships, Lycoming County. ( PA Bulletin, page 6242 ) Read more here. Bradford County. (

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2023

From March 18 to 24, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 582 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 66 violations of environmental regulations-- 42 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 24 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

Shapiro Provides Fresh Support To Key Changes Recommended In 2020 Grand Jury Report To Tighten Regulation Of The Natural Gas Drilling Industry To Better Protect Public Health, Environment [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, Climate Change In Top 5 Threats To Health Outcomes; No Update On (..)

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2023

From April 15 to 21, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 465 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 50 violations of environmental regulations-- 46 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 4 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

Related Articles - University Of Pittsburgh Study: -- Pitt School Of Public Health, PA Dept Of Health Abruptly Pull Out Of Oct. Related Articles - University Of Pittsburgh Study: -- Pitt School Of Public Health, PA Dept Of Health Abruptly Pull Out Of Oct. Of Health Awards $2.5 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2023

Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Nominations For 2023 Karl Mason And Walter Lyon Awards Reminder! Entries For PA Resources Council Lens On Litter Photo Contest Due Oct. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: July 24, 2023] PA Environment Digest PA Statewide Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2023

PEC’s work on key policy issues like brownfields, natural gas development, decarbonization and climate change, trails initiatives and watershed and forest restoration extends from the Capitol in Harrisburg to on-the-ground projects all over the state that made all our lives better.” Posted: July 25, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 20, 2024

Introducing the new climate villains: Rich Kruger, CEO of Suncor Greg Ebel, CEO of Enbridge Murray Edwards, Chairman of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Greg Ebel registered 71 lobby meetings with the federal government in 2023. When he was at the helm, CNRL successfully weakened Alberta’s methane regulations.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

The emergency flaring of natural gas at the plant triggered when there are malfunctions, caused a separate light problem. When it snows, the light scatter is appalling. That's what bothers me most of all,” said one neighbor of the Shell Plastics Plant in Potter Township, Beaver County.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2023

Forest Service] in Mead Township, Warren County on March 23, 2023. [ DEP is now monitoring cleanup efforts in the areas affected by the spill. Cameron Energy had a similar release due to a crude oil gathering pipeline failure at the USFS KL2 Well [U.S. DEP inspection report with photos.]

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

The results of the study-- Toxicity And Chemical Composition Of Commercial Road Palliatives Versus Oil and Gas Produced Waters -- were published in the Journal Environmental Pollution on July 13, 2023. The chemical contaminant levels generally exceeded the conventional well brine waters regulated by DEP, according to the study.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2023

“It's alarming that DEP wants to speed up permitting reviews to increase harmful oil and gas infrastructure in our state. “We We believe the DEP has a higher obligation to the people and natural resources of the state than they do to drillers, as is stated clearly in the DEP's mission.” “The

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

-- EQB To Meet Nov. In State College On Game Day -- Better Path Coalition Invites Submissions For ‘Worth Protecting’ Photo Book For New Governor, Legislators [PaEN] -- NRDC Blog: How Clean Is Pennsylvania’s New Hydrogen Subsidy? 14 Webinar On Streamside Tree Planting Effectiveness [PaEN] -- ??

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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.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2023

Canada has an opportunity and a responsibility to take a leading role in the global clean energy transition and it starts with the upcoming Energy Futures report from the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). This edition of Energy Futures is set to be released in late spring 2023. If you haven’t heard of the CER, you are not alone.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

And "to the maximum extent practicable" two hubs must be located in regions "with the greatest natural gas resources." In 2023, the next General Assembly and Governor-elect Shapiro should revise the law to make sure it leads to the right things in Pennsylvania.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Issued on: 17/11/2023 - 12:13 Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. Issued on: 17/11/2023 - 12:13 Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. allegations that they underpaid royalties on natural gas from federal and Indian leases, the U.S. million, upgrade Port Arthur refinery Violations at Port Arthur refinery bring $8.75

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Issued on: 02/10/2023 - 14:20Modified: 02/10/2023 - 14:19 Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. Issued on: 02/10/2023 - 14:20Modified: 02/10/2023 - 14:19 Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. allegations that they underpaid royalties on natural gas from federal and Indian leases, the U.S.

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Climate of fear: TotalEnergies implicated in repression of land and environmental defenders in East Africa Global Witness PaulaR Thu, 12/14/2023 - 13:39 Monday, December 4, 2023 Read more Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. allegations that they underpaid royalties on natural gas from federal and Indian leases, the U.S.

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Image Image Products Oil / gas exploration and production, natural gas and LNG trading and transportation, oil refining, chemicals, solar and biomass development Protesting Total's role in Burma - Photo Credit TotalOutNow Summary Total is a fossil fuel exploration company. Justice Department said on Wednesday.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Julie Weatherington-Rice, a certified Professional Geologist and Soil Scientist, said research confirmed as early as the 1980s the oil and gas wastewater spread on roads in Ohio contained harmful chemicals like benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene. However, reports from oil and gas areas say road spreading is continuing unabated.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 2, 2024

Image Image Products Oil / gas exploration and production, natural gas and LNG trading and transportation, oil refining, chemicals, solar and biomass development Protesting Total's role in Burma - Photo Credit TotalOutNow Summary Total is a fossil fuel exploration company. *in Justice Department said on Wednesday.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Environmental Groups Sue Shell Oil for Clean Air Act Violations at Deer Park Refinery and Chemical Plant Mike Metzger | Environment Texas | January 7, 2008 Sierra Club and Environment Texas filed a lawsuit today in federal district court against Shell Oil Company and several affiliates. million gallons of oil a day and produces up to 3.33

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