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DEP Publishes Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy Changing Permit Review Process; Opens Comment Period Setting 9 Public Hearings

PA Environment Daily

On September 16, the Department of Environmental Protection published the Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy in the PA Bulletin that will now guide DEP’s permit application reviews and outreach efforts in environmental justice areas throughout the Commonwealth. Read more here.

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EPA Recognizes 2 PA Companies With Top Environmental Performers and Leaders For Freight Supply Chain Efficiency

PA Environment Daily

Environmental Protection Agency recognized two Pennsylvania companies-- Pittsburgh-based Armada Supply Chain Partners , and Reading-based Penske Logistics LLC -- as industry leaders in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. On October 29, the U.S.

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DEP Invests Over $2.7 Million In Alternative Fuel Transportation Projects To Improve Air Quality & Public Health, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

PA Environment Daily

On January 21, the Department of Environmental Protection announced funding for more than $2.7 million in Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIGs) to 18 cleaner fuel transportation projects statewide that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. Click Here for a list of grants awarded.

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Guest Essay: Counties, PEMA Need To Include A Complete Vulnerability Assessment Of All Natural Gas Facilities In State, County Hazard Mitigation Emergency Plans

PA Environment Daily

Environmental hazards include spills, fires and explosions leading to polluting streams and drinking water. Also, air releases of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as methane, benzene, xylene, propane, and butane gas increases risks to human’s health, welfare, and safety.

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In Memoriam: Walt Pomeroy, Environmental, Wildlife & Wilderness Advocate

PA Environment Daily

CBS reported, and not all its foundries had installed air pollution control equipment. But Pomeroy told reporter Hughes Rudd that he had arranged meetings with the local polluters to promote dialogue. “We Albion called itself “Manufacturing City U.S.A.,” He coached 175 scouts to their Eagle rank.

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House Bill Would Expand Safety Zones Around Oil/Gas Wells, Infrastructure To Reduce Adverse Health, Environmental Impacts As Recommended By AG Shapiro’s Grand Jury Report

PA Environment Daily

The bill was referred to the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) serves as Majority Chair and can be contacted by calling 717-787-7647 or sending email to: gvitali@pahouse.net.

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EPA Released a Cumulative Impacts Framework. Where Do We Go From Here?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Environmental Protection Agency finally release its long-awaited interim Cumulative Impacts Framework , a document intended to guide the agency toward more comprehensive and effective protections for public health. This fall, I was pleased to see the U.S. After the disclaimers (pg.