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President's Proposed Budget Cuts Will 'Incapacitate’ State Environmental Programs - $120+ Million At Risk In DEP’s Budget; Drinking Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Cut 89%

PA Environment Daily

The Environmental Council of the States and the Environmental Protection Network reported this week the President's Budget Request issued on May 2 would cut over $1 billion going to states to administer federal pollution control and permitting programs, eliminating 16 of the 19 categorial state grants.

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NEPA in the Supreme Court (Part II)

Legal Planet

Or suppose BLM is deciding whether to approve a private project on its land that will produce a lot of air pollution. The emissions may require a permit from EPA as a major source, but EPA has authority over the facility’s pollution control system rather than whether it should be built.

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SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Sewage: You Can’t Make This Sh** Up

Union of Concerned Scientists

Panoramic of Ocean Beach in San Francisco, downwind of the Oceanside Water Pollution Control Plant. For example, the Oceanside Water Pollution Control Plant may be protected by a future $175 million sea wall approved last year by Californias Coastal Commission.

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Environmental Groups File Notice Of Intent To Sue The Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County For Air Pollution Violations: Similar Action In 2023 Resulted In $10 Million Settlement

PA Environment Daily

and nitrogen oxides in violation of the federal Clean Air Act, the state Air Pollution Control Act and the plant's permit. "As On October 23, 2024, the Clean Air Council and the Environment Integrity Project filed a notice of intent to sue the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County for emitting particulate matter (PM 2.5)

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Illinois Pollution Control Board proposes universal waste rules for hazardous waste paints

Environmental News Bits

Public … Continue reading Illinois Pollution Control Board proposes universal waste rules for hazardous waste paints This rulemaking was initiated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to comply with Public Act 103-887, which took effect on January 1, 2025.

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Newsom Proposes More Oil Drilling In CA

Legal Planet

for air monitoring and reporting, ■ CARB’s GHG and toxic emission limits under the COGR program, and ■ All BARCT-level pollution control technologies currently approved by CARB. Stringent Health & Safety Standards: Any new well must meet: ■ SCAQMD Rule 1148.2

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DEP Sets March 11 Environmental Justice Office Hearing On Air Quality Permit For New Pollution Control Devices At Harmon Creek Natural Gas Processing Plant In Washington County

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a March 11 hearing on a proposed Air Quality Plan Approval permit covering new air pollution control equipment to be installed at the Harmon Creek Natural Gas Processing Plant in Smith Township, Washington County. (