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Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3 Million Highlight Big Shale Gas, Related Petrochemical Industry Compliance History In Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

Here are j ust a few examples of the penalties imposed by DEP against Big Shale Gas and related industries include-- -- $939,553 penalty against Chevron related to fatal gas well fire in Greene County; -- $1.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas from the Rager Mountain Gas Storage area in Cambria County; -- $1.1

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Catch 22 at the Supreme Court

Legal Planet

In 2011, in AEP v. CT , the Supreme Court said this: We hold that the Clean Air Act and the EPA actions it authorizes displace any federal common law right to seek abatement of carbon-dioxide emissions from fossil-fuel fired power plants. 410 (2011). Now, in West Virginia v. Connecticut , 564 U. Post, at 20.

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EPA Proposes Modifications to Oil & Gas Air Pollution Standards

The Energy Law

Moreno: On August 23, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that significantly expands the applicable air emissions standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector. The public comments period for the proposal ends on October 24, 2011. By Carlos J. See 76 Fed.

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New Air Standards for Oil & Gas Industry May Force HAP Area Sources into Major Source Status

The Energy Law

Background Section 112(n)(4) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 112(n)(4), establishes a non-aggregation standard for exploration and production facilities, specifying that HAP emissions from oil and gas wells and compressor stations should not be aggregated for major source determinations. . 7412 (n)(4)(A).Section

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Climate Litigation Chart Updates – November 2016

Law Columbia

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had failed to fulfill its non-discretionary obligation under Section 321(a) of the Clean Air Act to conduct evaluations of loss or shifts in employment that might result from implementation of the Clean Air Act. Murray Energy Corp. McCarthy , No. 5:14 -cv-39 (N.D.

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Environmental Health Project: PA’s Natural Gas Boom - What Went Wrong? Why Does It Matter? What Can We Do Better To Protect Public Health?

PA Environment Daily

We know that, for children living, and pregnant mothers living close by well pads or other natural gas facilities, that they suffer tremendous amount of health impacts, from birth defects, to lower birth weight, to exposure to cancer-causing VOCs and other toxins; it's a problem.

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National Environmental Justice Art Campaign - We Refuse To Die - Launching In Pittsburgh Area

PA Environment Daily

Featuring libation and prayer, local speakers, West African drumming and dancing, and the ritual planting of the carving in the ground. -- A new petition seeks to hold US Steel accountable for their harmful pollution and violation of the Clean Air Act. Melanie came to environmental justice after experiencing incredible loss.