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. Each project that proposes trenchless technology (e.g.,

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Air & Waste Management Association will hold its 15th annual Symposium on Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy, Technology September 26-27 in Pittsburgh.

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Nanotech

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on December 22, 2023, that it has registered biopesticide products containing the new active ingredient Ledprona for three years, “a timeframe that is consistent with EPA’s approach to other novel biopesticide products.”

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency proposed adding the area surrounding the former Exide Technologies Laureldale facility in Berks County to the federal Superfund National Priorities List. On September 6, the U.S. Click Here for Federal Register Notice and supporting documents.

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Nanotech

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 29, 2023, that it is proposing to register pesticide products containing the new active ingredient ledprona for three years, a timeframe consistent with EPA’s approach to other novel pesticide products.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,497,134 in research funding for 25 small businesses to develop technologies that address some of our most pressing environmental problems. In December, the U.S.

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National Law Center

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In late January, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that it was seeking public comment on its proposal to revise technology-based. The post EPA Proposes Updates to Effluent Limitations for Meat and Poultry Processors appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 20, 2023

by Joe Charbonnet, Iowa State University Harmful chemicals known as PFAS can be found in everything from children’s clothes to soil to drinking water, and regulating these chemicals has been a goal of public and environmental health researchers for years. On March 14, 2023, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to hold an informational meeting September 19 on carbon capture technology and related legislation. In April, Sen. The legislation would create a legal and regulatory framework for carbon dioxide capture and sequestration (CCS) projects in the state.

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Nanotech

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a webinar on November 1, 2022 , on a new research funding opportunity, “ Developing and Demonstrating Nanosensor Technology to Detect, Monitor, and Degrade Pollutants.”

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

Public comments are due to DEP’s California District Mining Office, 25 Technology Drive in Coal Center, PA by May 30. PA Bulletin, page 2324 ) The public conference will be held at the Burnside Township Municipal Building, 2447 Ridge Road in Westover from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (

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Nanotech

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on February 22, 2024, the release of a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), “Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Advanced Biofuels,” for up to $9.4 million for the development of advanced biofuels.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the February 24 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin an update to its Non-Regulatory Agenda is now available showing the status of technical guidance in development. Contact: Randy D.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Comments due February 19. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 3 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed NPDES Permit for the Core 5 Industrial Partners, LLC Warner Road Warehouse Project in Pocono Twp., Contact Laura Chambers at lchambers@pa.gov or 717-772-5158. Deadline March 29.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 22, 2024

The federal Clean Water Act directs the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set and enforce the rules that regulate this pollution. But the current rules, which were enacted two decades ago, are woefully inadequate at curbing the environmental and human impacts of this dirty water deluge.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

The conference offers the opportunity for mine and processing plant operators, equipment suppliers, government agencies, professional societies and industry advocates to connect with one another and address challenges and opportunities in health and safety, environmental protection, critical minerals and new technologies.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 1, 2022

The GAO assesses technologies for detecting and treating PFAS chemicals. The Bureau of Reclamation releases a draft environmental impact statement for the White Mountain Apache Tribe water system. “If PFAS Treatment Technologies. Environmental Protection Agency is offering a $2.5 Produced by the U.S. On the Radar.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 16 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed changes to the General Air Quality Permit authorizing coal mine methane flares.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

On April 23, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $2.9 Replacing heavy diesel vehicles with new low- to zero-emissions equipment technology will help mitigate air pollution from transportation sources.”

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Nanotech

MARCH 25, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) December 2023 orders prohibiting Inhance Technologies, L.L.C. On March 21, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the U.S. Inhance) from manufacturing or processing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during its fluorination process.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 3228 ) Read more here. -- Environmental Hearing Board published notice in the June 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed changes to its Practice and Procedures regulations. . -- Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 17 PA Bulletin of a July 27 hearing on East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 9, 2023

Read the full story in Tribology and Lubrication Technology. Corporate initiatives and regulations on environmental protection, sustainability and health and safety influence choices of MWF formulations. Oil-free MWFs work well with some, but not all, materials and applications.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Presenters include-- -- Cindy Adams Dunn , Department of Conservation & Natural Resources -- Reggie McNeil , Department of General Services -- Richard Negrin , Department of Environmental Protection -- October 3: Preparing For A Changing Climate - Building A Resilient PA. Presenters include-- -- A. Althoff Jr. Byron , P.G.,

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 21, 2021

by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute Illinois municipalities hoping to save money on energy costs for wastewater treatment turn to the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) Technical Assistance Program (TAP) for advice. Partnering with the University of… Read more →

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2023

PA Bulletin - July 29, 2023 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 47 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the July 29 PA Bulletin - pages 3996 to 4043. The deadline for applications is November 15. formal notice ) Read more here.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 22, 2023

We Recycle Solar is deploying new machinery and technology to quadruple its processing capacity to 522 million pounds per year by 2028. Read the full story at Eletrek.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 26, 2023

Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy-related costs can often require investment in new equipment, technology, or controls. Often, many companies are eligible to apply for funding to assist with improvement efforts. Eligibility of sites and projects, as well as project payback estimates, should be considered carefully.

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Nanotech

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on October 23, 2023, the winners of the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for new and innovative green chemistry technologies.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

But the latest initiative by Google will be likely to attract praise, as it will be using technology to overcome a critical problem when it comes to cutting emissions: oil and gas methane leaks. Its platform hosts climate-denying content, and the company seems unable to crack down on it.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 2, 2024

To accelerate the much-needed transition to cleaner ports nationwide, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Clean Ports Program (CPP), which provides $3 billion for zero-emission equipment and climate and air quality planning at our country’s ports.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Congress is considering legislation to invest in mitigating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, fund programs and technologies to detect and treat PFAS, and advance national drinking water standards.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the April 8 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 8 PA Bulletin inviting comments on its intent to issue a Title V Air Quality permit for the Monessen Coke (Coal) Plant in Monessen, Westmoreland County. (

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2023

1:00 p.m. -- May 20: Cambria County - Concurrent Technologies Corp. Environmental Protection Agency, an average home can easily accumulate 100 pounds or more of cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides and other chemical products. ETF Facility, Johnstow from 9:00 a.m. – According to the U.S. FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

It will support the work of scientists like those at Stroud Water Research Center who are imagining the engineering and technology we need to continue to be a national and world agriculture leader,” Secretary Redding added.

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Nanotech

JULY 28, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will co-host a webinar on August 25, 2022 , on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities for water nanotechnologies. Jean Balent, EPA Technology Innovation and Field Services Division, will moderate the panel.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for 2024 Environmental Education Grants. Funding priority will be given to environmental education projects that engage people living, working and/or attending school within Environmental Justice (EJ) areas in topics related to Climate Change and/or Water.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Over the weekend, the U.S. … Continue reading EPA finalizes rule to slash methane pollution

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