Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Last December, the European Union (EU) agreed on a comprehensive battery policy that aims to make electric vehicles (EVs) more sustainable. Included in the regulation are requirements for mineral sourcing, life cycle emissions, information sharing, and recycling. Why does the EU need new battery regulations?

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Law Recycling Regulations 2030 224

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This TGD describes the process by which transporters of residual waste may comply with the Department's rules and regulations for developing a Transporter's Contingency Plan. Washington County , impacting Dutch Fork (High Quality), wetlands and associated floodways in 31 different areas. ( Cambria County. ( Cambria County. (

Environmental Protection 98

Environmental Protection Natural Gas Waste Regulations 98

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the July 22 PA Bulletin -- -- The Governor’s Office published notice in the July 22 PA Bulletin an updated Regulatory Agenda listing regulations under development by each state agency is now available. -- The Environmental Quality Board canceled the August 8 meeting. Click Here to sign up.

Environmental Protection 98

Environmental Protection Waste Regulations 2023 98

E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The changes are designed to support a renewable energy grid, make buildings more energy efficient, support the use of electric vehicles, and reduce waste and stormwater runoff. Create a new City Planning Commission authorization to modify waterfront bulk and public access area regulations to accommodate wind energy systems (i.e.,

Renewable Energy 105

Renewable Energy Electricity Carbon Emissions Recycling 105

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 8 PA Bulletin that Chuwi Innovation and Technology is not in compliance with the state electronics waste recycling law and is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania. ( Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

Environmental Protection 105

Environmental Protection 2017 Regulations 2016 105

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

billion gallons of drilling wastewater generated every year in Pennsylvania-- where it does for disposal or recycling, waste injection well development, problems with the conventional and shale gas wastewater reporting system, road dumping of conventional drilling wastewater and much more. Click Here to read the entire article.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas 2020 Regulations Air Pollution 97

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

In order to steer investment toward environmentally sustainable activities, the European Union launched the Taxonomy Regulation framework to define activities deemed sustainable. The following elements of the Regulation proposal are dealt with in this review. of the proposal) and for existing installation only until 2040 (see §4.28).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

E2 Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

As part of the chapter amendment process, the governor signed the original bill into law with the understanding that the Legislature would introduce a new bill reflecting changes the Legislature and Executive agreed upon to address concerns the regulated community raised while preserving the original bill’s intent.

Law 98

Law Waste Regulations Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2023

Of Environmental Services 2 Senate Committees Meet May 8 To Run Bills To Kill Regulations By Doing Nothing, Waive Any Permitting Requirement, Add Cost, Time To Regulatory/Permitting Bureaucracy Gov.

Recycling 98

Recycling Natural Gas Conservation 2023 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2023

Of Health Establishes Community-Based Health Resource Network To Provide Long-Term Assistance To Residents Impacted By Norfolk Southern Train Derailment [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - March 25 to 31; More Violations At Equitrans Gas Storage Area; Spring Walk Yields Hissing Gas Well On State Game Lands [PaEN] -- PA (..)

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Conservation Politics Regulations 103

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Buckeye Pipeline Malvern Terminal: DEP received a Remedial Investigation Report/Cleanup Plan to remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline, leaded gasoline, diesel fuel, lead and No. You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Tioga County. (

Natural Gas 114

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Environmental Protection 114

Greenbuilding Law

JUNE 5, 2022

With proposed federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions by the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring GHG disclosure and new state statutes, including a new Maryland law that requires not only disclosure, but also a mandated reduction in GHG emissions, a greater appreciation of the subject of GHG appears in order.

Greenhouse 98

Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Fossil Fuels 98

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - DPH Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with ethylene glycol in Windham Twp., You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Waste Greenhouse Recycling 93

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2023

Potter County; Opponents Again Call For Robust Public Participation Process [PaEN] -- Delaware River Basin Commission Clarifies New Regulations On Oil/Gas Fracking Wastewater Ban Road Spreading, Disposal From Conventional Wells [PaEN] -- NRDC: U.S. Again sample results did not show testing for PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ or radium 226 or 228.

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas Waste 2016 Regulations 76

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

“Pennsylvanians have a constitutional right to clean air and pure water – that’s why my Administration secured this record-breaking agreement with Shell to hold them accountable for violating the laws and regulations that protect our environment,” said Gov. Josh Shapiro.

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2023 Conservation 2028 Electricity 110

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2023

The inspection report says the operator will clean up the site to Act 2 Land Recycling Program standards. DEP said the impacted area would be cleaned up using Act 2 Land Recycling Program standards. The wastewater tank was removed prior to the inspection, impacted soil excavated and covered with a liner, and more excavation is needed.

Natural Gas 68

Natural Gas Waste 2023 Recycling 68

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 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 -- The Essential - August 2 PA Environment Digest Now Available -- PA Environment Digest: Educational Opportunities for Students & Adults [PaEN] - - Dangers Posed By Oil & Gas Drilling (..)

Conservation 72

Conservation 2030 Natural Gas Waste 72

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. - PA Bulletin, page 7434 ] Waste Permits -- Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC - Yonker George Tank Pad: DEP issued a WMGR123 General Permit for processing oil and gas wastewater at the facility located in Mount Pleasant Twp., PA Bulletin, page 7418 ] Read more here.

Natural Gas 119

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2023 Electricity 119

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 30, 2024

SMRs are nuclear reactors that are “small” (defined as 300 megawatts of electrical power or less), can be largely assembled in a centralized facility, and would be installed in a modular fashion at power generation sites. What are SMRs? Some proposed SMRs are so tiny (20 megawatts or less) that they are called “micro” reactors.

Nuclear Power 363

Nuclear Power Electricity Waste Cooling 363

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Blackhill Energy, LLC - Kingsley E 6H Well Site: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Springfield Twp., The following DEP notices were published in the April 1 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Bradford County. ( Potter County. (

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Fossil Fuels 92

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

AB 2101 expands carbon sequestration projects to include whole orchard recycling (onsite grinding or chipping of whole trees during orchard removal for use in topsoil). Climate Change Mitigation. The Governor also signed a package of heat bills to address the deadly extreme heat that has been plaguing the state.

2021 130

2021 2022 Sea Level Clean Energy 130

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Warner Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater at the well pad located in Rush Twp., You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 111

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

DEP issued notices of violations for the spill of residual waste and requested a written report from EQT by September 14, 2023 on how the area would be cleaned up. It was recommended Act 2 Land Recycling Program standards be used. [ The inspector also inspected the well pads and found no violations.

Natural Gas 118

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy 118

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Angie Well Pad 2: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with petroleum products in Auburn Twp., You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

Natural Gas 115

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Renewable Energy 115

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. - PA Bulletin, page 2006 ) Waste Permits -- PennEnergy Resources, LLC - W58 Tank Pad: Permit application withdrawn for the installation of 1 tank for oil and gas liquid waste under WMGR123 in Winfield Twp., Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

2013 98

2013 2005 Natural Gas 2010 98

PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2021

Comitta: PUC Advancing Key Pipeline Safety Regulations -- WHYY: Most Charges Dropped Against 2 State Constables Involved In Alleged Mariner East Pipeline ‘Buy-A -Badge’ Scheme -- Delaware RiverKeeper : July 21 - Why Does Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater Threaten Public Health Webinar. M-2020-3004646 ] -- Sen.

Natural Gas 59

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change 2020 59

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 2473 ) Waste Permits -- Blackhill Energy, LLC - Young Beneficial Reuse Facility: DEP issued WMGR123 General Permit for oil and gas liquid waste handling located in Springfield Twp., Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Waste Air Pollution 2023 90

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- EQT Corporation - Stattler Road Well Pad: DEP received a Notice Of Intent to remediation soil and groundwater contaminated with producing wastewater from holes in secondary site containment in Whiteley Twp., You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Recycling 95

PA Environment Daily

JULY 7, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- SWN Production Company, LLC - WR 64 Fiondi Well Pad: DEP received a Notice of Intent to cleanup soil and groundwater contaminated by the release of servicing flued use in the well cleanout process at the well pad located in Middletown Twp., Read more here. Susquehanna County. ( Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Waste Environmental Protection Air Pollution 90

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - O’Dowd SUS Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater at the pad located in Auburn Twp., You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Click Here to sign up for SRBC’s newsletter.

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Natural Gas Waste Radiation 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 5237 ) Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups - - Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - Fox Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by release of lubricating oil at the pad in Mehoopany Twp., You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Wyoming County. (

Clean Water Act 98

Clean Water Act Natural Gas Renewable Energy Waste 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

15 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! 15 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! PA Resources Council Announces Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program Schedule In Allegheny County PA Resources Council To Host Nov. Million In Fast Charging, Hydrogen Fueling & Marine And Rail Freight Movers Grants Under Driving PA Forward DEP Sets Jan. 29 To Dec.

Recycling 52

Recycling Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Martin Interim President Of PPL Electric Utilities -- National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Awards $14.9 Million In Grants To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments To Switch To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 111

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

DEP issued notices of violations for the spill of residual waste and requested a written report from EQT by September 14, 2023 on how the area would be cleaned up. It was recommended Act 2 Land Recycling Program standards be used. [ The inspector also inspected the well pads and found no violations.

Natural Gas 119

Natural Gas 2023 Waste 2020 119

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- UGI Utilities - Allen Manufactured Gas Plant: DEP received Intent To Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated by volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, and lead in City of Allentown, Lehigh County. ( You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations.

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Regulations 2019 Recycling 93

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- UGI Utilities, Inc. - You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. The following DEP notices were published in the April 29 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2023

100,000 Grant To Treat Acid Mine Drainage In Westmoreland County [PaEN] -- Stroud Water Research Center, Partners Host 7-Part, Online Expanding Meaningful Environmental & Watershed Literacy With Geospatial Tools Workshops Starting Sept.

Conservation 81

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Waste 81