PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

On September 18, Senators Steven Santasiero (D-Bucks) and Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced they were introducing legislation to increase setback safety zones from shale natural gas drilling sites based on the latest science. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

On September 21, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation released its final report on Winter Storm Elliott in December saying major improvements are needed in the cold-weather reliability of natural gas systems. Please get that done.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection has issued conventional oil and gas well operator 663 violations for abandoned, unplugged wells in the last 15 months. In 2024 alone, DEP issued 392 violations. So far in 2024, DEP issued 392 violations to conventional oil and gas operators for abandoning and not plugging their wells.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2024

This article by Lilly Riddle was first published by Spotlight PA on April 4, 2024 -- As part of its 2022 plea deal with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, natural gas company Energy Transfer agreed to fund the testing and remediation of residential water supplies polluted by the construction of its Mariner East II pipeline.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

One of the most significant changes is "enhance resource accreditation" that would more accurately assess the reliability value of natural gas-fired power plants which accounted for 70% of the power plant outages in PJM during Winter Storm Elliot.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2024

DEP’s inspection report continued the violations and requested the owner-- again-- to submit a plan by July 1, 2024 on how the well will be brought into compliance. DEP originally issued violations for these infractions on February 13, 2023 and the owner did nothing. The original well abandonment violations were issued on October 4, 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% In 2010, the mix was 48% coal, 34% nuclear, 15% gas and 2% renewables.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2022

According to the forecast, while economy-wide CO 2 emissions decrease from 2022 to 2037 due primarily to the growth in renewable energy replacing retiring coal plants, emissions do increase after 2037 from increased usage of natural gas. EIA is projecting that natural gas prices will remain low.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

R2; Washington Township, Wyoming County , PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: January 16, 2024. -- RENEWAL— Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC ; Pad ID: Elwell; ABR-201201009.R2; R2; Liberty Township, Tioga County , PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: January 31, 2024. . ;

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

31 More Abandoned Conventional Well NOVs On February 6 & 7, 2024 , DEP did routine inspections of 27 more conventional wells operated by Rock Oil Resources, Inc. On February 12, 2024 , DEP conducted a complaint investigation in Waterford Township, Erie County related to conventional gas wells operated by Medina Res Dev Co.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

A total of 380 violations were issued for conventional well abandonments so far in 2024, according to DEP’s Compliance Reporting Database. DEP updated its database this week to report that on March 5, 2024 DEP did administrative inspections of 111 more conventional wells operated by Medina Res Dev. .:

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

for air quality, waste, and oil and gas violations related to the uncontrolled gas release from Equitrans’ Rager Mountain natural gas storage field and George L Reade 1 storage well in November 2022. billion cubic feet of gas was released at the facility in uncontrolled venting. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2024

Conventional oil and gas well owners who intend to apply for federally-funded grants to plug wells to reduce methane emissions must first be in compliance with Pennsylvania's environmental laws and regulations, according to the Department of Environmental Protection.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2023

School -- Warren Times: Audubon Nature Center To Hold Holiday Camps Dec. Haddock -- EPA/DOE Award DEP $44.4 Keystone Goldwater Conference Feb. 15 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation [PaEN] -- Bucks County Herald: Heritage Conservancy Brings Wildlife Tracking, Tree Guardianship To Bristol Twp.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

Join with the Evangelical Environmental Network , Moms Clean Air Force , Pipeline Safety Trust , and Healthfirst PA on June 5 for a webinar on the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's proposed rule to cut methane leaks from natural gas pipelines starting at Noon. natural gas pipelines leak as much as 2.7

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

Emergency crews found a natural gas well and propane at the scene. DEP has so far confirmed there were two unregistered conventional oil or gas wells close to the home. A total of 380 violations were issued for conventional well abandonments so far in 2024. Read more here. 111 and Lendrum Energy LLC - 23 wells.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Among the issues raised by the appellants in their original appeal were-- concerns the landfill’s operation would attract birds and interfere with the operation of the nearby Grove City Airport; that the oil and gas drilling wastes the landfill was allowed to accept presented a radiation hazard; and the landfill’s compliance history.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The Commonwealth Court held that, while Penneco has a constitutional right to the natural expansion of its non-conforming injection well, that right is not without limitations. DEP said 17 of the wells were used for injection/withdrawal of natural gas and two were observation wells. EHB Docket 2023074. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2024

DEP’s inspection reports [Corse 6 - example] requested the operator to submit a written report by April 12, 2024 on how the wells will be brought into compliance. The inspector said, “It has been tentatively agreed upon that more information regarding the plugging plan will be provided to the Department by the end of March, 2024.”

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Endangered Species Law

MAY 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024, the U.S. In the Final Rule, the Service identifies habitat loss and fragmentation of dunelands associated with oil and natural gas production and frac sand mining as the primary threat to the species, with climate change causing additional impacts.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 1, 2024

This spring, Environmental Defence Canada submitted a motion to Enbridge shareholders for their 2024 Annual General Meeting on May 8th. This spring, Environmental Defence Canada submitted a motion to Enbridge shareholders for their 2024 Annual General Meeting on May 8th. Can you help us fight back against the climate villains?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

of Agriculture Unveils 2024 PA Farm Show Butter Sculpture -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Residents Urged To Check Homes For Radon In January -- January 6 Pennsylvania Bulletin Now Available -- Executive Board: Reorganization Of Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Amcor Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater to meet the Statewide Health Standards at the pad located in Meshoppen Twp., Wyoming County. ( Greene County. ( Bucks County. ( Butler County. ( Tioga County. (

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Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

With legislation that became law last week, without the Governor’s signature, Maryland has enacted the most rigorous state law in the country reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and otherwise addressing ESG stewardship including climate change. only days from now). only days from now).

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 1588 ) -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Wissler Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with wastewater to the Statewide Health Standards at the pad located in McNett Twp., Greene County. ( Lycoming County. ( Bradford County. ( Delaware County. ( Greene County. ( Greene County. (

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

DEP said it has the statutory authority in the 1995 law that created the agency, the state Air Pollution Control Act and other laws to establish grant and funding programs to implement the Plan. PA Utility Law Project Webinar On Impacts Of LNG Gas Exports On Energy Costs For Pennsylvania Families. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

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Law and Environment

DECEMBER 5, 2022

To achieve these goals, the Commission recommends the Commonwealth transition away from investing in new or increased natural gas infrastructure or capacity and instead deploy funds to support a net zero future. Governor-elect Healey has her work cut out for her!

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Related Article - Protect PT: -- Protect PT: Commonwealth Court Vacates Penneco Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well Permit, Remanding It To Plum Boro For Additional Fact Finding In Allegheny County [PaEN] Related Articles This Week: -- DEP Begins Emergency Project To Plug Abandoned Conventional Gas Wells In Scott Twp.,

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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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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

Million To Clean It Up -- Financial Times: Shell Sold Millions Of ‘Phantom’ Carbon Credits -- Financial Times: The $9 Trillion Question: How To Pay For The Green Energy Transition PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Spotlight PA - Stephen Caruso: Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Clean Air Council , Delaware Riverkeeper Network , and Mountain Watershed Association announced new regulations and guidance covering the construction of natural gas and related hazardous liquids pipelines will take effect in Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In addition to the water withdrawal structure in and on the bank of the Loyalsock Creek, PA General Energy installed a pipeline corridor across the Loyalsock Creek for a 16-inch natural gas pipeline, 10-inch water pipeline and a 4-inch communications conduit.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Abbott Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediate soil contaminated by a release of compressor oil for the pad located in Bridgewater Twp., PA Bulletin, page 6590 ) -- Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC: DEP issued a WMGR123 General Permit for an oil and gas wastewater processing facility located in Buffalo Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The PUC’s amendments to Chapter 59 of Title 52 of Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Code do not apply to pipelines covered under Act 127 of 2011, the Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Act. However, the operations and maintenance, accident reporting, and public awareness regulations do apply to existing hazardous liquid pipeline facilities.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Per the motion, the PUC’s Law Bureau and Bureau of Technical Utility Services will prepare an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for action by the Commission on or before Feb. 28, 2024, detailing any changes or additions needed to PUC regulations or policy statements. Documents related to this issue can be found at PUC Docket No.:

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Sensinger Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater to the Statewide Health Standards at the well pad located in Franklin Twp., Bradford County. ( Bradford County. ( Bradford County. ( Bradford County. (

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2024

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the January 27 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 27 PA Bulletin it is extending the deadline for conventional and unconventional natural gas facility operators to submit their first methane pollution emissions report to June 1, 2024.

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