PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin the final technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities is now available and effective. A copy of the related Comment and Response Document is also available.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2023

During an April 4 routine inspection, the Department of Environmental Protection found two Repsol Oil and Gas USA LLC shale gas wells in Apolacon Township, Susquehanna County venting natural gas to the atmosphere through the well annulus at the Kropp Well Pad.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 17, the Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the PA Bulletin inviting comments on a MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources, LLC project in Washington County to expose more than a mile of two natural gas pipelines to prevent damage from underground longwall coal mining. (

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

Is this what we should expect from the natural gas industrial infrastructure in Washington County and Pennsylvania? December 25 Christmas Morning Explosion Kasey Duran and her family live about 1,500 feet from the Energy Transfer Revolution Cryogenic Natural Gas Processing Plant in Smith Township, Washington County.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2023

On December 27, 2022-- Christmas week-- a malfunction at the CNX Oak Springs Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Station in South Franklin Township, Washington County resulted in the release of an estimated 1.1 million cubic feet of natural gas and hazardous air pollutants. From approximately 10:14 a.m. to at least 11:55 a.m.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency issued for public input a draft white paper on control techniques and measures that could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new stationary combustion turbines. electricity generation in future years, primarily use natural gas to create electricity.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The Grand Jury Report was released by then Attorney General Shapiro in June 2020 after what he said then was a two-year investigation uncovered systematic failure by government agencies in overseeing the fracking industry and fulfilling their responsibility to protect Pennsylvanians from the inherent risks of industry operations.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for about $5 million in funding for Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants available to school districts, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in Pennsylvania that want to transition to cleaner fuel transportation.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2023

On September 27, the Department of Environmental Protection issued two formal notices of violations to Pennsylvania General Energy for pollution caused at the Loyalsock Creek construction site occurring from August 24 to September 6. 6 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2023

This year’s webinar topics will include grid-scale solar overview; solar development from the perspectives of the landowner, the developer and the municipality; Public Utility Commission considerations; and PJM Interconnection electric grid considerations.

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Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Chris Johnston is co-author of The Arrival of the Electric Car – An Overview of the EV Revolution Happening Now. The fastest way to shift the transportation sector to environmental sustainability is to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). As of 2016, wind provided 8 percent of US electric generation.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

On May 5, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the filing of criminal charges against two men for falsifying paperwork and risking catastrophe while working on a natural gas pipeline project in Lawrence County. The men are related by marriage and knew each other prior to conspiring to commit the crimes charged this week.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2021

On September 29, the Department of Environmental Protection terminated the air quality permit for the proposed Beech Hollow natural gas-fired power plant in Robinson Township, Washington County at the request of the company.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 7418 ] Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 2 PA Bulletin announcing a Jan. PA Bulletin, page 7418 ] Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 2 PA Bulletin announcing a Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency announced a record 45 states , plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and dozens of Metropolitan Statistical Areas have now developed priority climate action plans through investments made possible by the federal Inflation Reduction Act’s Investing in America program. On March 11, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy and Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committees are scheduled to hold a hearing October 4 on the “consumer and economic impacts of failing to invest in Pennsylvania’s natural gas infrastructure." A list of witnesses scheduled to testify is not available at this time.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In New York state, voters have a chance to enshrine environmental protections in their state constitution, which could revive a legal movement that flourished in the United States a half-century ago. Environmental Protection Agency and passed landmark environmental laws to protect air, land, and water.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2023

Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by natural gas. Note: “Natural gas” is an industry misnomer; UCS considers methane, fossil gas, and gas to be much more appropriate terms. I’ll be using the term “gas” from here on out.) And now, as the U.S.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

Together, these standards will accelerate California’s necessary transition to a cleaner and more efficient freight system, increasing the estimated number of electric trucks on our roads and highways by 70 percent in 2050. A full transition to electric drayage truck operations in 2035. There are more than 1.8 pollution from vehicles.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments and holding a hearing March 20-- if requested-- on a proposed change to an existing Title V Air Quality Permit for the Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc. Cambria County. ( Cambria County. (

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2022

On April 14, the Department of Environmental Protection announced $2.1 million in Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants to municipalities and businesses for 99 electric vehicles and more clean fuel transportation projects to improve air quality in their communities.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

Meanwhile, there's a longstanding Pennsylvania law that is proving that solar passes the test for rebates from electric companies, piquing the public's interest even more. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection Issues New Cold Weather Alert For Western Region Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2022

On March 9, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell celebrated the latest electric vehicle DC fast chargers installed with agency support in a ribbon-cutting event hosted by Wawa and EVgo in Philadelphia. Click Here for electric vehicle and other alternative fuel refueling sites across the state.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The following notices were published in the February 17 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. The solar energy facilities are proposed to provide electric to Transco natural gas compressor stations in Columbia (Station 610) and Wyoming (Station 605) counties. Cambria County. ( Cambria County. (

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People [PaEN] -- DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee Meets Feb. Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed change to an existing Title V Air Quality Permit for the Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc. Punxsutawney Compressor Station in Perry Township, Jefferson County. (

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

US ratepayers very likely will pay even more for electricity and heating this winter compared to the already-expensive winter of 2021-2022. The US Energy Information Administration is forecasting the wholesale price of gas to reach its highest level since the winter of 2009-2010 in inflation-adjusted terms.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

On January 18, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has awarded more than $1.28 The grants supported 13 projects-- 11 projects will provide 25 electric and 23 CNG vehicles, and two infrastructure projects will enable electric vehicle chargers at three locations.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

On August 31, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded $2.9 Shapiro’s agenda to create a bold, comprehensive climate and energy plan that will grow Pennsylvania’s economy, protect and create jobs, and address climate change. Several other projects are for transit buses and garbage trucks. “The

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

20, 2022 - PA Bulletin, page 5133 ] Hearing -- The Department of Environmental Protection invites public comments at a hearing October 4 on the NPDES Water Quality Permit renewal for the Modern Landfill in Windsor and Lower Windsor Townships, York County authorizing a discharge into Kreutz Creek. ( Contact: ​​Daniel E.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for approximately $3 million in Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants for school districts, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in Pennsylvania that want to transition to cleaner fuel transportation.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 22, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency released a draft white paper Thursday that gives the public a glimpse into the possible requirements the agency might include in a highly-anticipated new rule that seeks to rein in climate-warming emissions from natural gas power plants, the nation’s leading source of electricity.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the December 2 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Wood E Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP issued an Air Quality Plan Approval for multiple air pollution sources for the facility located in Dimock Twp., PA Bulletin, page 7442 ] -- CNX Gas Company, LLC - Washington Reservoir No.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2023

The analysis included waste shipments to landfills in Pennsylvania by conventional and unconventional shale gas operators between January 2010 to December 2020 based on data from the Department of Environmental Protection.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

Learn how schools can access this funding to save money by permanently reducing your electric bill! The Department of Environmental Protection is sponsoring this Toolkit to make it easier than ever for schools to harness the many benefits of solar.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin saying it has issued a Chapter 105 permit to correct violations by PA General Energy in constructing the Shawnee Water Intake on the Exceptional Value Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County. (

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to plug small, conventionally drilled oil and gas wells with known owners. This funding gives gas drilling companies the opportunity to plug wells before they are required to monitor their air pollution. DEP Must Apply By Oct.

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