PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

A tag on the well was illegible which should have shown the well operator and contact number. DEP’s inspection report for both wells noted “This recently drilled conventional well is currently venting to the atmosphere.” Dead vegetation was observed in an area 30 to 45 feet wide and approximately 200 to 250 feet long.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Atmosphere 2023 Fossil Fuels 97

ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Lawmakers propose increasing royalties for off- and on-shore oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters. This bill allows fishermen to exchange lionfish tails for fishing tags for other species. EPA – Public Hearing for RFS Annual Rule s (Jan. Onshore royalties would increase to a minimum of 16.75% from 12.5%.

2021 98

2021 Ocean Carbon Dioxide 2022 98

ESA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Biden administration proposed repealing Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. Ruling allows the EPA to protect Bristol Bay. The House Rules Committee released the text for the Build Back Better Act. The new draft of the bill from the House Rules Committee is smaller than the $3.5 Executive Branch.

2021 98

2021 Endangered Species Act Technology Technology 98

ESA

AUGUST 16, 2021

The report’s authors conclude that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land and that widespread and rapid changes in the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere and biosphere have occurred. Both Senators voted for a procedural motion to advance consideration of the bill but have expressed concerns about the total price tag.

2021 98

2021 Clean Energy Climate Change Fossil Fuels 98

ESA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

House Science Committee proposes nearly $11 billion for the National Science Foundation. Federal judge strikes down the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule. The House Science Committee is proposing an additional $7.5 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration receives $1.24 Executive Branch.

2021 52

2021 Clean Water Act Climate Change Conservation 52