Law and Environment

APRIL 5, 2024

Massachusetts has become the first state to require analysis of cumulative impacts for certain air quality permits in or near communities with environmental justice (EJ) populations. These regulations are now in effect and apply to permit applications filed with MassDEP on or after July 1, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 13, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it approved funding for two Oil City recreation projects from penalties collected for Air Pollution Act violations at the Webco Oil City Plant in Venango County. Oil City is expecting to have both projects completed by August 31, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2024

The $42 million agreement will resolve a case alleging thousands of violations of air pollution standards that stemmed from a catastrophic 2018 fire and subsequent pollution control system breakdowns at the company’s three Mon Valley Works facilities: the Clairton Coke Works and the Edgar Thomson and Irvin steel mills.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 2, 2024

Air pollution from ports comes from many sources: ships, trains, tugboats, cargo equipment, and – quite importantly – the trucks that move cargo containers to and from ports. The funding process for awarded projects is on a quick timeline, set to be released in late 2024. Here are a few examples (in no particular order).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

But right now, some potential buyers might be waiting to see new 2024 or 2025 models that have access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. These standards are critical to reduce air pollution and to help curb climate change , and they are in part based on the demonstrated increasing availability of EVs.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

million to seven applicants for the PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program , which provides financial incentives and support for fleet owners and operators to reduce air pollution from their vehicle fleets. Transportation is one of our biggest areas of impact for improving air quality,” said DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In the petition, environmental groups argued that the Title V permit did not include monitoring and testing requirements sufficient to assure compliance with multiple air quality emissions limitations for multiple emissions sources, and improperly eliminated certain emissions limitations. Posted: February 12, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In a major win for community members in South Memphis, Tennessee, a facility emitting a toxic air pollutant— ethylene oxide (EtO)—announced late last month that it will close its doors. We also estimated that EtO emissions contributed to more than 80 percent of the cancer risk attributable to toxic air pollution around the facility.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 1892 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups -- So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 93 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP issued an Air Quality Plan Approval for a Caterpillar engine at the pad located in Springville Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2024

The final amendments to the air toxics standards for ethylene oxide commercial sterilization facilities put in place the strongest measures in U.S. Through the installation of proven and achievable air pollution controls, commercial sterilizers will reduce emissions by more than 90%. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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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. Click Here to receive regular updates from PEC.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Health Effects Institute conducts independent research into the health impacts air pollution and, through the related HEI Energy affiliate, the health impacts of onshore development of oil and natural gas in the US.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

On April 9, the Moms Clean Air Force said EPA announced the final version of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule has the potential to significantly reduce climate-warming greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as harmful air pollutants like fine particulates (PM2.5) These trucks regularly operate along industrial corridors – areas that often flank communities disproportionately impacted by air pollution.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

b of the May 24, 2023 order [ page 25 ], Shell agreed to the assessment of civil penalties for future violations of 12-month air emission limitations occurring after April 2023 and before January 2024. on January 18, 2024” These penalties totaled $2,671,044.75. on January 18, 2024” These penalties totaled $2,671,044.75.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Mitigation Fund is part of a $10 million settlement DEP signed in May 2023 to resolve air pollution violations up to that point. Air pollution and water pollution violations continued after that agreement. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the renewal of the Title V Air Quality Permit for the Stronghold Digital Mining Panther Creek coal waste-fired power plant in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. ( Public comments are due May 27 (30 days after notice).

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Vorys Law

JANUARY 26, 2021

On January 20, 2021, the Ohio EPA’s Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC) hosted a “Program Advisory Group” (PAG) meeting via Microsoft Teams to inform interested stakeholders of recent and upcoming DAPC activities.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 686 ) Air Quality Permits -- Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC - Donegal Compressor Station: DEP invites comments on an Air Quality Plan Approval covering multiple sources of pollution, including an enclosed flare, at the facility located in Donegal Twp., Bradford County. ( Bradford County. ( Bradford County. (

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 18, 2022

It would provide an incentive for cutting carbon emissions, with the byproduct of cutting air pollution everywhere. And the GOP is likely to be able to block such a bill until the 2024 elections. But depending on how things go in 2024, it might be well worth considering. Download as PDF.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 851 ) Read more here. -- Buckeye Terminals LLC - Williamsport Petroleum Bulk Station/Terminal: DEP invites comments on proposed State Only Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Armstrong Twp., Washington County. ( Washington County. ( Lycoming County. ( Jefferson County. ( Tioga County. ( Lycoming County. (

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

facility, now the Shell Petrochemical plant: DEP issued a deficiency letter on February 6, 2024 on the Final Report demonstrating remediation of soil and groundwater contamination met Statewide Health and Site-Specific Standards for the facility located in Potter Township, Beaver County. Greene County. ( Philadelphia. ( Allegheny County. (

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2024

Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: April 15, 2024] PA Environment Digest Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Request To Burn Tires To Fuel Its Cryptocurrency Mining Operation At The Panther Creek Power Plant [PaEN] [Posted: March 28, 2024] PA Environment Digest Related Article: -- Carbon County Residents Urge DEP To Deny Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

NSPN is currently creating questionnaires for the 2024 election cycle, and those interested in volunteering can still join today. However, our focus was less on promoting funding for scientific research and more on enhancing the use of data in local policy issues such as environmental protection, air pollution, and science education.

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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. Contact Laura Chambers at lchambers@pa.gov or 717-772-5158. Deadline March 29.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Even when accounting for pollution from electricity generation, electric trucks can significantly reduce air pollution and get us on a better track to addressing climate change. New York City passed a bill requiring their 30,000 city vehicles (the world’s largest municipal fleet) to fully switch to zero-emission by mid-2035.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 1620 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups -- So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 81 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Greene County. ( Lycoming County. ( Bradford County. ( Delaware County. ( Greene County. ( Greene County. ( Greene County. (

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

b of the May 24, 2023 order [ page 25 ], Shell agreed to the assessment of civil penalties for future violations of 12-month air emission limitations occurring after April 2023 and before January 2024. on January 18, 2024” These penalties totaled $7,606,067.75. on January 18, 2024” These penalties totaled $7,606,067.75.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

On February 12, 2024 , DEP did an administrative review to classify the McCracken 1 conventional well in Scott Township, Lawrence County operated by Elizabeth Steen as an abandoned well. DEP’s inspection reports note violations were first issued for this offense on January 31, 2024 and the violations were refreshed. Read more here.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 21, 2022

This regulation, called the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule, has the potential to deliver significant reductions in both air and climate-warming pollutants by requiring the state’s largest and most profitable commercial and public fleets to transition to electric trucks, vans, and buses over time, beginning in 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2024

During complaint investigations and regular and after-hours odor patrols, from November 2022 through February 2024, there were at least 70 occasions where representatives of the Department detected landfill gas and/or leachate odors offsite and were able to attribute them to Keystone. Posted: April 1, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

Historically Black, Brown and Indigenous communities face a heavier burden of air pollution and environmental impacts than others. As any parent of a child with asthma knows, a bad asthma day can lead to kids having to miss school and parents having to take off work to care for them. Related Articles: -- DEP Awards $2.9

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 14, 2024, Marcellus Drilling News reported National Fuel Gas Company , parent to Seneca Resources drilling and NFG Midstream pipeline companies, is suing a former employee and several vendors for buying and installing counterfeit parts at several compressor stations.” “One

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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 12,671,044.75 12,671,044.75 Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

The total civil penalty assessments include $350,000 for air quality violations, which is the maximum civil penalty assessment allowable under the Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act, and $764,000 pursuant to Pennsylvania’s oil and gas and solid waste laws.

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