PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Fish and Wildlife Service regulations implementing the federal Endangered Species Act, evolving protections for the tricolored bat and northern long-eared bat, and potential policy implications of the 2024 election. Posted: October 28, 2024] PA Environment Digest Click Here to become a member.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2024

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the eastern Regal Fritillary butterfly as an endangered species and list the western regal fritillary butterfly as a threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act. Read more here.

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JULY 30, 2024

On July 24, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its Draft Insecticide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Insecticides (Draft Insecticide Strategy).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

On September 17, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed listing the Kentucky creekshell ( Villosa ortmanni ) as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and designating critical habitat for the species (Proposed Rule).

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2023

-- York Dispatch: Take A Look Inside York County Landfill’s New Wastewater Treatment Plant -- Reading Eagle: Devices With Lithium-Ion Batteries Require Proper Charging, Disposal -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Start 2024 With A First Day Hike In One Of PA’s State Parks -- Erie Times - Brian Whipkey: Endangered Species Act At 50; How It Aided Eagles, (..)

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Endangered Species Law

MARCH 6, 2024

On March 5, 2024, the Center for Biological Diversity and several other groups submitted a petition to the California Fish and Game Commission (the Commission) to list the western burrowing owl ( Athene cunicularia hypugaea ) as endangered or threatened pursuant to the California Endangered Species Act.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

On February 2, 2024, the U.S. The Final Rule updates penalties for violations of the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Lacey Act, and other statutes concerning federally protected animal species.

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MAY 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a final rule listing the dunes sagebrush lizard ( Scleroperus arenicolus ) (DSL) as endangered (Final Rule) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

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Endangered Species Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

On February 1, 2024, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) filed an amended complaint (Complaint) in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) failed to timely analyze the harmful effects of six pesticides on species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and their habitats.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2024

As a result of their decline, these pollinators are now candidates for listing under the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. PaEN] -- Master Watershed Stewards Host July 15 Annual Q/A Webinar On Fall Native Tree And Shrub Sale Species [PaEN] [Posted: June 27, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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JUNE 28, 2024

On June 27, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issued a final rule listing the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle ( Macrochelids suwanniensis ) as a threatened species with a 4(d) rule under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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National Law Center

AUGUST 13, 2024

On July 25, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its highly anticipated draft Insecticide Strategy, the latest step in the. The post EPA Releases Draft Insecticide Strategy appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

It is our job as stewards of our nation's natural resources to ensure that this species has a fighting chance to persist in our waterways as an indicator species of the health of our rivers and streams," said CBF's PA Student Leadership Council President Anna Pauletta in 2016. CBF has over 275,000 members in Bay Watershed.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

On August 20, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its final Herbicide Strategy. The document, which was released in a. The post EPA Publishes Highly-Anticipated Final Herbicide Strategy appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Going The RIGHT WAY: -- 35 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- 4,258 Stories In 2023 - Environmental & Conservation Leadership, Significant Events In PA [PaEN] -- 3,190 New Stories In 2022 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership [PaEN] [Posted: December 31, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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National Law Center

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In late October, 2024, the state of Texas filed a lawsuit against the Department of Interior and the United States Fish. The post Texas Files Suit Against FWS For Decision to List Mussels As Endangered appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

8 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Workshop, In-Person & Virtual -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Want To Be A Citizen Scientist? 9 Meeting [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Feb. 13 Hearing On Hazardous Sites Cleanup Plan For Newberry Twp.

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National Law Center

JANUARY 7, 2025

On December 12, 2024, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released its long-awaited proposed decision to designate the monarch. The post FWS Proposes Listing the Monarch Butterfly as “Threatened” Under the ESA appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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National Law Center

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On February 15, 2024, a federal court in the District of Columbia issued a ruling formally vacating the Environmental Protection Agency’s. The post Federal Court Revokes Florida’s CWA Section 404 Permitting Authority appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- PA Parks & Forests Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winners; Honorees Celebration Set For May 14 [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Honors Steven J. Schiffman, Esq.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA Parks & Forests Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winners; Honorees Celebration Set For May 14 [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Honors Steven J. Posted: March 10, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Rob Mercuri Presents Allegheny County Resident Lynn Appman With Keep PA Beautiful Community Pride Award [PaEN] -- Penn State Ranks 4th In US In 2024 QS World University Rankings For Sustainability -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. 13 [PaEN] -- PA Firefly Festival Update: Applications For 2024 Firefly Festival Ticket Lottery Available Jan.

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Acoel

APRIL 30, 2025

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a proposed rule to rescind the regulatory definition of harm under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Raimondo (2024). The post Major Shift Proposed for Endangered Species Act Interpretation: Redefining Harm appeared first on ACOEL.

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Acoel

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In addition, federal laws such as the Endangered Species Act have created federal claims for lake water to sustain threatened plants, animals and, most importantly, fish. Litigation may ensue, particularly if the same set of circumstances are present again in 2024.

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Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The legislature directed DEQ to do a human health risk assessment of 1,4 dioxane in drinking water based on peer-reviewed studies and report back to the legislature by May 1, 2024. A provision in the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 requires the EMC to study narrative water quality standards and report to the legislature by June 1, 2024.

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Legal Planet

JULY 27, 2024

This arises from the identification of an incidental take statement (ITS), which is part of the consultation process under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, as among the authorizations covered by the 150-day statute of limitations. Rogers College of Law. Download as PDF

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Acoel

APRIL 2, 2025

It completed the nations (and perhaps western hemispheres) first solar canal project in October 2024. million from President Bidens Investing in America Agenda and the Inflation Reduction Act. Construction began in July 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

The death of coho salmon–listed under the federal and state Endangered Species Acts–that had inhabited the river, loss of recreational opportunities on the Shasta River for members of the public, and even less available water for other local water users who had abided by the state curtailment order. The result?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2025

Megawatts -- PennLive: 22 Bay Electric Vehicle Charging Station Opens In Lower Swatara Twp., Dauphin County -- PennDOT Focus On Innovations, Including Using Environment-Friendly Products, EV Charging Build Out -- LevitttownNow.com: Waste Management Opens $131 Million Landfill Gas Facility In Falls Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Dan Laughlin -- PA Capital-Star: Democrats Make Battleground Investment In Retaining PA House -- PennLive - John Baer: Bob Casey’s 2024 Reelection Bid Has Elements Of His First US Senate Run -- AP: Court Filing Gives Rare Look Inside FBI Seizure Of Republican Con. Flick To Host DCNR Grant Seminar Dec. Flick To Host DCNR Grant Seminar Dec.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 6, 2024

For background, in January 2024, Green Oceans filed a complaint in the U.S. In its April 2024 and May 2024 motions for preliminary injunctions, Green Oceans asked the court to halt all construction during the adjudication of Green Oceans’ claims.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

2 to 8 -- 9 Abandoned Conventional Wells; Failure To Restore Shale Gas Pad; No Progress In Spill Cleanups [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Jan. 7 Outreach Session In Luzerne County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- DEP Hosts Dec. 15 [PaEN] -- PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In November Now Available [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

Her efforts directly assisted with the conservation and recovery of this species under the Endangered Species Act. Her passion for sharing her study abroad journey and inspiring others to start their own led her to become an Education Abroad Peer Advisor at Penn State for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

CNSF – FY 2024 Letter to White House OMB and OSTP (Oct. ESC – Letter of Support for the DOE Foundation for FY 2024 (Sept. ESC – FY 2024 Funding Request (Aug. NOAA NMFS – Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Advisory Panel. NOAA NMFS – Listing the Queen Conch as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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MARCH 20, 2023

This request marks the start of the appropriations process for fiscal year 2024 (FY24), which starts Oct. billion for the agency authorized in FY 2024 the CHIPS Act and Science Act. billion for NSF in FY 2024. The agency sets a goal of 1,100 peer-reviewed scientific publications during FY 2024.

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ESA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

ESC – Letter of Support for the DOE Foundation for FY 2024 (Sept. ESC – FY 2024 Funding Request (Aug. CNSF – Statement on Passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (Aug. NOAA NMFS – Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Proposed Rule to List the Queen Conch as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act.

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