PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2021

The PA Environment Digest prepared a policy paper on the issue of requiring natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines to have insurance or financial assurance in place to cover property damage, bodily harm and environmental cleanup resources if a leak or explosion happens. Spoiler-- the answer is-- no. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2023

On July 31, the National Conservation Foundation announced the Pennsylvania Envirothon Team from Penncrest High School in Delaware County took second place in the International NCF-Envirothon competition in New Brunswick, Canada. Natural Resources Conservation Service. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Hamm, Flick Address Concerns In Legislature, Including Extending Safety Zones Around Natural Gas Infrastructure -- Williamsport Sun: Sen. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 30, 31, Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

On September 27, the Department of Environmental Protection reported it has so far issued two formal notices of violations for water pollution discharges occurring at the Pennsylvania General Energy Loyalsock/Shawnee natural gas pipeline and water withdrawal construction site on the Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

An October 13 inspection by the Department of Environmental Protection again found multiple violations of the state Clean Streams Law and Solid Waste Management Act at the PA General Energy Shawnee water withdrawal and natural gas pipeline construction site on the Loyalsock Creek in Gamble Township, Lycoming County.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 29 PA Bulletin of substantial revisions to the Pennsylvania Radon Mitigation Standards Technical Guidance Document outlining how radon mitigators can install mitigation systems and inviting comments.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2023

“PEC is on strong fiscal footing; our strategic plan is in place and being implemented, we have great projects, a marvelous staff and, I would argue, the strongest environmental and conservation policy shop in the Commonwealth.”

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

These grants are funded by the Act 13 drilling impact fees paid by natural gas drillers. The deadline for applications is May 31. In 2022, CFA invested $18.2 million in 130 projects. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Peter Petokas , from Lycoming College Clean Water Institute , found habitats of the rare Eastern Hellbender salamander are being significantly impacted by sediment plumes from natural gas pipeline crossing and shale gas drilling-related water withdrawal construction projects. And that includes the New York portion of it.”

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

16 to 22 - 2nd Abandoned Shale Gas Well Pad? On Reporting Unauthorized Spills, Releases PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - September 23 PUC To Seek Public Comment On Proposed $100,000 Penalty Settlement With Mifflin Energy Corp. Lehigh County Register Now! Lehigh County Register Now!

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2022

These grants are funded by the Act 13 drilling impact fees paid by natural gas drillers. [Note: New grant guidelines for the Act 13 Programs were approved by the CFA on January 26, so read them carefully.] Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On September 12, former DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell was appointed President & CEO of PennFuture , a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting public health, restoring and protecting natural resources, and moving Pennsylvania toward a clean energy future.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2023

LLC oil and gas wastewater injection well in Clara Township, Potter County show the principals involved in the company have been involved in abandoning eight other injection wells in Clara and Hebron Townships in Potter County. According to the Pennsylvania Department of State, Potter McKean Resources Inc. Reynolds and Robert D.

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Vermont Law

MARCH 23, 2015

The Great Lakes are a vast natural resource, therefore it is imperative that fracking’s impacts to the watersheds feeding the Great Lakes, such as the Grand Traverse Bay watershed, be considered. According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA). million cubic feet of natural gas a day for 30 days.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2021

On December 6, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell announced the Commonwealth has reached a settlement with Sunoco Pipeline, L.P., ?that NewsClips: -- PA Cap-Star: Sunoco To Pay $4.3

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

This year we are putting more money on the table for attractive and productive landscapes and communities, clean water, and access to outdoor recreation with the largest investment in conservation and environmental programs in decades. Protecting water has been a priority of the Wolf administration.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Environmental justice areas make up 20 percent of the entire Commonwealth. Related Articles: -- New DEP Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy, Definition Of Environmental Justice Areas Effective Sept. Read more here. 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct. 21; And Above Ground-- Oct. 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

The emergency flaring of natural gas at the plant triggered when there are malfunctions, caused a separate light problem. Baumgardner noted agencies like the Department of Environmental Protection have no legal jurisdiction over light pollution from the Shell Plastics Plant. When it snows, the light scatter is appalling.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2021

On August 20, the Department of Environmental Protection announced $1 million in 2021 Small Business Advantage Grant funding is available to small businesses and farmers who want to improve their operations through energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and natural resource protection.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

On January 5, the Department of Environmental Protection announced over $12 million in Growing Greener Plus Grants to support local watershed restoration projects, reclaim abandoned mines, reduce flooding, nutrient and sediment pollution. for environmental violations; and -- Federal American Rescue Plan funding.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Billion Thru 2042; No Regard For Environmental Compliance Record [PaEN] -- DEP Approves PennEnergy Resources 1.5 Billion Thru 2042; No Regard For Environmental Compliance Record [PaEN] -- DEP Approves PennEnergy Resources 1.5

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2022

Tom Wolf announced Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell will leave his position on July 2 after serving in the position from May 20, 2016 and a total of 25 years of service with the Commonwealth. Witmer, focusing on electric, natural gas and water issues. On May 23, Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

billion diverted from DCNR’s Oil and Gas Fund unconstitutional-- twice, they… keep… on… doing… it. Year after year environmental groups, conservation districts, farmers, local governments oppose the cuts and outline the critical environmental infrastructure needs communities have. Read more here. million from DEP, $1.5

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Before heading outdoors, it is important to cover exposed skin, wear light-colored clothing (to aid in insect detection), tuck your pants into your socks and use a federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved insect repellent. These steps will help protect you from both mosquitoes and ticks.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection has issued 12 unconventional shale gas drillers notices of violation for abandoning gas wells without plugging them at 35 wells pads (each with multiple wells) in 17 counties between 2016 and 2022, according to DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Reporting system.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Designated an “Exceptional Value” waterway by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Loyalsock provides solace, joy, adventure and a connection to the natural world to thousands of anglers, kayakers, inner-tubers, swimmers, bird watchers, photographers and sightseers.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Of Environmental Protection. of Agriculture.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

By: Deborah Klenotic, Deputy Communications Director Climate change is a major challenge facing Pennsylvania, and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is leading many efforts to fight back and protect communities. Find resources at: Agricultural Energy Use.

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. Conservation : The preservation or restoration of a natural environment for the social, ecological, or even economical benefit. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 22 DEP Awards $39.6 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2021

Senate returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 27, 28, 29 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- July 19 Essential PA Environment Digest Now Available [ PaEN] -- Real Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Berks Gas Truth : DEP Shuts Down Mariner East Pipeline (..)

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Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

Circuit Vacated EPA’s Administrative Stay of Methane Standards for Oil and Gas Facilities. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lacked authority to administratively stay portions of new source performance standards for the oil and gas sector for which it had granted requests for reconsideration. FEATURED CASE.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2022

These geologists are experts in the field and have years of experience evaluating and protecting Pennsylvania’s water supply, including, in some cases, offering water and environmental resources related to natural gas extraction in the Marcellus Shale.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A November 28 inspection report by the Department of Environmental Protection resulted in the agency issuing more Clean Streams Law violations to PA General Energy at the Shawnee water withdrawal and natural gas pipeline construction site on the Loyalsock Creek in Gamble Township, Lycoming County. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Commonwealth is the second largest natural gas producing state in the nation and the largest electricity exporter in the entire country. Accountability Five Pennsylvania environmental groups specifically endorsed Governor-elect Shapiro because of his proven record of holding companies accountable for their environmental actions.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Note: In December, 2022, DEP finalized regulations reducing volatile organic compounds and methane from existing conventional and unconventional oil and gas facilities. In June 2018, DEP finalized an Air Quality General Permit to reduce methane emissions from new unconventional oil and gas operations. On December 2, the U.S.

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