Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 3, 2023

These new communities include those affected by nuclear weapons waste in Missouri. It is also set to expire in 2024. There needs to also be educational programs to educate community members and policymakers on the effects of radiation and how to prevent things like this from happening again. I also recognize we’re not there yet.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2024

On January 8, 2024, the Environmental Hearing Board issued an adjudication denying the 2021 appeal of a DEP permit for the Tri-County Landfill in Mercer County brought by Liberty Township and the Citizens Environmental Association of Slippery Rock Area. Only two percent of the landfill’s total waste can be composed of TENORM waste.

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Waste Radiation Law 2024 104

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2025

DEP Radiation Protection Advisory Committee meeting. April 30-- In-Person. Delaware River Basin Commission Public Input Session On Climate Resilience Plan.

Radiation 76

Radiation 2025 2024 Natural Gas 76

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

Yaw, Republican Chair Of Senate Environmental Committee, Calls Bill To Reduce Shale Gas Industry Impacts On Health, Environment Stupid [PaEN] -- Senators Santarsiero, Comitta Introduce SB 581 Increasing Setback Safety Zones From Natural Gas Drilling Sites, Other Infrastructure, Based On Latest Science [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project: Setback (..)

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Radiation Regulations 2023 81

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2023

On July 22, the Governor’s Office published an update to the Regulatory Agenda of regulations in development that included a new annual permit fee for unconventional shale gas operations and a schedule for the release of updated waste and other environmental standards for conventional oil and gas drilling.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

On September 18, Protect PT announced the Westmoreland Landfill surrendered its Air Quality Plan Approval for a leachate evaporator system to dispose of its wastewater the Department of Environmental Protection approved on January 8, 2024. Protect PT and Mr. Sepesky should have never had to bring this action.

Waste 90

Waste Environmental Protection 2024 Radiation 90

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2024

By Kara Holsopple, The Allegheny Front This article was first posted on The Allegheny Front website May 3, 2024 -- Waste from the oil and gas industry plays a central role in science journalist Justin Nobel‘s new book Petroleum-238: Big Oil’s Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It.

Radiation 78

Radiation Natural Gas Waste Regulations 78

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

Yaw, Republican Chair Of Senate Environmental Committee, Calls Bill To Reduce Shale Gas Industry Impacts On Health, Environment Stupid [PaEN] -- Senators Santarsiero, Comitta Introduce SB 581 Increasing Setback Safety Zones From Natural Gas Drilling Sites, Other Infrastructure, Based On Latest Science [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project: Setback (..)

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Radiation 2023 2022 77

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

Nobel’s book explores the question of where all of the toxic, radioactive waste the oil and gas industry produces goes. Resource Links - Radioactive Oil & Gas Waste: -- DEP: Potential For Environmental Impacts From Spills Or Leaks Of Radioactive Oil & Gas Waste Materials Is Real; Health Dept.

Waste 79

Waste Radiation Renewable Energy 2017 79

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The conference will feature sessions on health studies, radiation and waste, water resources and contamination, plastics and hydrogen, and community outreach. 27 - Shale Gas And Public Health Conference, Duquesne University [PaEN] [Posted: December 16, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Radiation 2013 Electricity Natural Gas 109

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

-- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Volunteer Laurie Barr Leads Hunt For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells In Pennsylvania - By Ad Crable [PaEN] -- FracTracker Alliance Announces 2024 Community Sentinel Award Recipients To Be Honored Dec.

Conservation 83

Conservation Electricity Recycling Waste 83

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2024

On June 10, the Department of Environmental Protection told the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee the Shapiro Administration supports legislation banning the practice of road dumping oil and gas wastewater and prohibiting its consideration as a coproduct under Residual Waste Regulations.

Regulations 96

Regulations Waste Radiation 2017 96

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

By Justin Nobel, Author of Petroleum-238: Big Oil's Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It Since the fracking boom began in the early 2000s, oilfield waste has been spilled, spread, injected, dumped, and freely emitted across America, with particularly worrisome problems in Pennsylvania.

Waste 84

Waste 2005 Environmental Protection Radiation 84

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2024

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

Waste 78

Waste Radiation 2024 2021 78

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

DEP is requesting a written response by January 15, 2024 from the operator on how they plan to correct the violations and bring the site into compliance. Click Here for a copy of DEP’s inspection report. The last active well completed fracking on May 2, 2012. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

Where We Are With The Issue At a June 10, 2024 hearing on House Bill 2384 (Vitali-D-Delaware) that would ban road dumping by the House Environmental Committee, DEP said, The Administration is supportive of this clear ban on the practice and views the Solid Waste Management Act as a sound vehicle for such statutory language.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Waste 2025 2023 62

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection has advised 18 municipalities where road dumping of oil and gas wastewater has occurred the practice is illegal and considered waste disposal. DEP labels a total of 84 townships as “waste facilities” where road dumping of the wastewater has occurred. Read more here. Read more here.

Waste 113

Waste Radiation Regulations 2016 113

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Conventional Wells Abandoned By Quaker State On April 29, 2024 , DEP inspected a series of 12 conventional wells owned by Quaker State Corp in Irwin Township, Venango County. DEP’s inspection report said EQT responded to a DEP on May 2, 2024 saying “they added the well to their plugging schedule for 2025.”

2024 109

2024 2020 Natural Gas Radiation 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: May 6, 2024] PA Environment Digest PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

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Recycling Conservation 2024 Waste 96

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2023

Of Environmental Educators Seeking Presentation Proposals For 2024 Conference PA Solar Center Hosts July 28 Webinar On Net Metering Secures PA's Solar Future The PRPS Maintenance Institute Sponsoring CBLP Sustainable Stormwater BMP Management Workshop Oct. Entries For PA Resources Council Lens On Litter Photo Contest Due Oct.

Conservation 97

Conservation Radiation Waste Renewable Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2024

National- $3.66 National- $3.66

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Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Recycling 101

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2024

Shapiro Says Ex-President Should ‘Quit Whining’ Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: June 11, 2024] PA Environment Digest Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept.

Nuclear Power 108

Nuclear Power Radiation Carbon Emissions Natural Resources 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

2 Brown Bag Briefing On Fracking And PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- DEP 2024 Water Quality Report Shows 28,820 Miles Of Streams With Impaired Water Quality In PA (34%) - An Increase From 27,886 In 2022 [PaEN] [Posted: October 25, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 117

Natural Gas Waste Radiation 2012 117

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

14-17, Including Duquesne Light, West Penn Power, Penn Power [PaEN] [Posted: January 12, 2024] PA Environment Digest Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for information on reviewing the permit and instructions on submitting comments. ( 30 to Jan.

2023 79

2023 Radiation 2021 Environmental Protection 79

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Decommissioning of both units will require the disposal of both high level and low-level radioactive waste and the safe, permanent storage of the nuclear fuel used by both units that is still on Three Mile Island. Our information from the radiation protection staff on the island indicated otherwise. Read more here.

Nuclear Power 117

Nuclear Power Radiation Cooling Regulations 117

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2022

DEP Radiation Protection Advisory Committee meeting. Susquehanna A & B, DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 919 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg. Note: Update on new Stormwater Manual, Manure Management Manual, Farm Inspection Program, more.] FRIDAY 9:00: In-Person, Virtual. Agenda Posted. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Waste Radiation 2022 62

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2024

Billion Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas In Cambria County DEP Issued Air Quality Permit For Leachate Evaporation System At Westmoreland Landfill With Special Radiation Monitoring Due To The Disposal Of Shale Gas Drilling Waste DEP Sets Feb. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: January 15, 2024] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources 2023 93

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Envirothon Team Get Hands-On Science Lessons In Canoes -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- PA Solar Center Honors 5 Western PA Organizations Who Have Gone Solar [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Eagle On The Mend Through Ashkar Students’ Efforts -- Reading Eagle: (..)

Conservation 83

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Help Wanted -- Shapiro Administration Celebrates 2024 DCNR Ranger Trainee Graduates At Little Buffalo State Park -- Help Wanted: Upstream Pittsburgh Water Equity Director -- Adult Mentors Needed! 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 to 5:00 p.m. 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt.

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 77

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Billion Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas In Cambria County [PaEN] -- DEP Issued Air Quality Permit For Leachate Evaporation System At Westmoreland Landfill With Special Radiation Monitoring Due To The Disposal Of Shale Gas Drilling Waste [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Feb.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Electricity Conservation 2023 92

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2024

Violations were issued and DEP’s inspection report requested a written report by January 20, 2024 on how the well will be brought into compliance. Violations were issued and DEP’s inspection report requested a written report by January 20, 2024 on how the well will be brought into compliance. On January 4, 2024 , DEP inspected the W.

2024 62

2024 Natural Gas 2020 2023 62

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

14-17, Including Duquesne Light, West Penn Power, Penn Power [PaEN] [Posted: January 12, 2024] PA Environment Digest 30 to Jan. 27 Hearing On Helix Ironwood Gas-Fired Power Plant Air Quality Permit Renewal, Lebanon County [PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection Issues Cold Weather Advisory For Western Region Jan. 30 to Jan.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas 2023 Radiation 2021 80

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

14-17, Including Duquesne Light, West Penn Power, Penn Power [PaEN] [Posted: January 12, 2024] PA Environment Digest 30 to Jan. 27 Hearing On Helix Ironwood Gas-Fired Power Plant Air Quality Permit Renewal, Lebanon County [PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection Issues Cold Weather Advisory For Western Region Jan. 30 to Jan.

Natural Gas 72

Natural Gas 2023 Radiation 2018 72

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

-- Republican Herald: West Nile Virus Monitoring Starts In Schuylkill County -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients (..)

Conservation 83

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Finally, in January 2024, DEP reported the operator had plugged the well with cement. Failure to submit the reports, which are vital to determine the condition of the wells and where the waste they generate goes for disposal or treatment, goes back to at least 2021. Read more here. Click Here to read the 2022 compliance report summary.

2023 113

2023 2021 Natural Gas 2018 113

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Team From North East High School In Erie County Wins 2024 PA Envirothon, Now Goes To International Competition In July [PaEN] -- Erie Times: North East High School Team Wins State Envirothon, Heads To International Competition -- Post-Gazette: West Jefferson, Carmichaels, Upper St.

Conservation 84

Conservation Clean Energy Air Pollution 2024 84

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2023

Of Environmental Educators Seeking Presentation Proposals For 2024 Conference [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

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Natural Gas Conservation Waste Natural Resources 73