Capaccio

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The “G” in Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) is the final component necessary for achieving a sustainable business model. Corporate governance provides a transparent management structure for companies to develop and advance their social, environmental, and economic interests.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2022

On December 9, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has issued three orders to Equitrans L.P. The storage area vented natural gas uncontrolled into the atmosphere from Sunday, November 6, 2022, until the evening of Saturday, November 19, 2022 when it was temporarily plugged.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

On January 18, the Department of Environmental Protection presented the final version of technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities to the DEP Water Resources Advisory Committee. Read more here. And violations are continuing.]

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The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The SNPR presents new data on ballast water management systems and solicits public comments on the standards and definitions applicable to ballast tanks, hulls and associated niche areas, and graywater systems. Coast Guard (“USCG”) to develop corresponding regulations to enforce compliance with the EPA’s standards.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Q: What does it mean practically for those kinds of carbon offsets to be voluntary? Gray: This is really about a distinction between regulated compliance markets and voluntary carbon markets. This does not mean voluntary credits are good or bad, just that they are not approved for use in a compliance market.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2023

From March 25 to 31, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 510 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 41 violations of environmental regulations-- 30 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 11 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry. Monroe Twp. -

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The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

On December 7, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disapproved the state implementation plan (SIP) revisions for the Baton Rouge ozone nonattainment area that Louisiana set forth in response to EPA’s 2015 SIP Call rule. EPA reasoned that the work practice standards were replacements for automatic waivers during SSM periods.

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Capaccio

AUGUST 23, 2023

Here, we will discuss different ways that AI can be integrated into EHS practices, so that your company can devote more time and energy to growing in sustainable ways. Advanced Data Analytics One important application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in EHS is the automation of data analytics.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality , 2023-CA-0578. In September 2022, the district court vacated the facility’s air permits finding, among other reasons, that the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) had not done a proper analysis under the Louisiana Public Trust Doctrine. Opinion, at 46.

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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 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. Read more here. [On

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2022

On October 6, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has assessed and collected a $147,250 civil penalty from Rice Drilling B LLC for erosion and sedimentation violations that were documented in 2019 and 2020 at Rice’s Mac well site in Whitely Township, Greene County.

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Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

General Assembly returned to a very aggressive effort to influence environmental rules in 2023. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards. Under the N.C.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2023

Report Violations To report oil and gas violations or any environmental emergency or complaint, visit DEP’s Environmental Complaint webpage. Check These Resources Visit DEP’s Compliance Reporting Database webpage to search their compliance records by date and operator.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection gave notice in the June 3 PA Bulletin it is taking action to enforce an order against Michael Harju and Economy Natural Gas, Inc. DEP’s inspections reports indicate the wells have been leaking methane for four years or more resulting in a noticeable odor in the area. Code § 1021.38

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This post was co-authored by the Sabin Center’s Romany Webb and Stephanie Jones and Michael Panfil of Environmental Defense Fund. Second, since the changing weather and environmental conditions brought by climate change might impact an action and alter its environmental effects, they too must be considered.

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Capaccio

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As the EPA commits itself to environmental justice, the agency has taken its regulations under review. The EPA is proposing stronger regulations to the Risk Management Plan (RMP) program to protect environmental justice communities and against climate change Risk Management Program (RMP). . Environmental Justice .

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Capaccio

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As the EPA commits itself to environmental justice, the agency has taken its regulations under review. The EPA is proposing stronger regulations to the Risk Management Plan (RMP) program to protect environmental justice communities and against climate change Risk Management Program (RMP). . Environmental Justice .

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Needs To ‘Stay Out Of The Way,’ Natural Gas Drillers Don’t Use 40% Of Permits They Are Issued] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennan: ‘Red Tape’ Skyrockets Energy Costs In PA Say Natural Gas Advocates [Natural Gas Drillers Don’t Use 40% Of Permits They Are Issued] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 268 ) Chapter 105 Encroachment Permits -- UGI Appalachia, LLC : DEP invites comments on a Chapter 105 for a project [no description in the notice which is standard practice] located in Richhill Twp., PA Oil & Gas Industry Public Notice Dashboards: -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard- Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

On November 2, the Department of Environmental Protection announced visits to 2,670 farms in Pennsylvania portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed documented superefficient nutrient use on 108,000 acres and 1,524 new structural best management practices (BMPs) to improve the health of streams and rivers in Pennsylvania’s largest watershed.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2024

Analysis by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the most recent RFS rulemaking finds that more than 90 percent of the costs of complying with the RFS, $7 to $8 billion a year, are associated with bio-based diesel fuels [i]. Economic factors and practical limits on blending keep ethanol and biodiesel widely distributed.

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Environment, Law, and History

JANUARY 19, 2021

The recent issue of the Journal of Environmental Law has a review by Stephen Tromans of Richard Macrory's Irresolute Clay: Shaping the Foundations of Modern Environmental Law (Hart, 2020). He has also had some, though very limited, experience of advocacy at the environmental Bar.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

DEP is requesting a written response by January 15, 2024 from the operator on how they plan to correct the violations and bring the site into compliance. In addition, the report said, “The reclaimed area where impoundments were previously located looked vegetated and stable. Click Here for a copy of DEP’s inspection report.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Chapter 78 Updates For more than two years, DEP has been in the process of updating conventional oil and gas environmental protection and waste disposal and handling standards, after the last comprehensive update was killed by the General Assembly in 2016. Conventional Compliance Report On July 30, Gov. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The groups noted on the permit application Olympus Energy checked the box saying-- “Was/Is the facility owner or operator in violation of any DEP regulation, permit, order, or schedule of compliance at this or any other facility or project site within the past 5 years?”

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

19 - If One Is Requested PUC Seeks More Information On Peoples Gas Over-Pressurization Incident In Indiana County That Damaged Hundreds Of Appliances, Caused Distribution Pipeline Leaks DEP To Hold Last 3 Hearings On Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy Black Appalachian Coalition Urges Allegheny County Health Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

The results of the study-- Toxicity And Chemical Composition Of Commercial Road Palliatives Versus Oil and Gas Produced Waters -- were published in the Journal Environmental Pollution on July 13, 2023. The chemical contaminant levels generally exceeded the conventional well brine waters regulated by DEP, according to the study.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2021

REAP is a Pennsylvania tax credit program for agricultural producers who implement best management practices (BMP) or purchase equipment that reduces nutrient and sediment runoff, enhancing soil and improving the quality of Pennsylvania's waterways. REAP applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 19, 2022

On August 18, Kurt Klapkowski, DEP Deputy Secretary for Oil and Gas Management, told DCED’s PA Grade Crude [Oil] Development Advisory Council the conventional oil and gas driller compliance review required by Gov. Wolf by September 1 will evaluate at least the last five years of compliance. don’t know the answer to that question.

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Capaccio

JULY 25, 2023

Currently, the decision to adopt these standards is voluntary, but in the future, individual countries may make compliance mandatory. The reports will offer insight into how social, environmental, and economic factors will impact a company’s cash flow and access to capital in the short, medium, and long term.

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Montrose

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The new office, led by Mike Hutcherson, will support a variety of environmental services and solutions. February 17, 2021 — Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. the “Company,” “Montrose”) (NYSE: MEG) announced the opening of its new environmental services office in Carrollton, Texas. IRVINE, Calif. About Montrose. 949) 988-3383.

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Capaccio

JANUARY 11, 2024

If current practices continue, UN projections indicate that by the end of the century, the average temperature could increase up to 2.9℃. The term “just transition” is often highlighted in the UAE Consensus, and it is one area in which the private sector will play an essential role.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

Duran said she also contacted the Department of Environmental Protection about the incident and was told they planned to send inspectors to tour the plant Tuesday (January 3). Energy Transfer’s environmental compliance record in Pennsylvania is absolutely terrible. Read more here. million to DEP. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

On September 26, the Northeast PA Environmental Partners announced the winners of their annual environmental partnership awards and their recognition dinner on November 3 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort in Plains, Luzerne County. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award will be presented to Michael Bedrin , Luzerne County.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2022

On May 17, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Allegheny County Health Department announced the U.S. The one-mile radius around the facility is an area of potential environmental justice concern, exceeding the state average for the percentage of low-income populations and for minority populations.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2022

By Danielle Rhea, Extension Educator & Jen Weld, PAOneStop In Pennsylvania, the area of agricultural land disturbance determines if a farm needs an Agricultural Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (Ag E&S Plan). Agricultural land disturbance can include plowing, tilling (including no-tilling), and animal heavy use areas.

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