PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

for air quality, waste, and oil and gas violations related to the uncontrolled gas release from Equitrans’ Rager Mountain natural gas storage field and George L Reade 1 storage well in November 2022. The well was brought under control on November 19, and a cement plug was installed on November 20, 2022. Read more here.

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Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Pollution Control Air Pollution 111

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2022

million penalty and make extensive improvements at its steel production facility in Braddock, Pennsylvania, as part of a settlement covering longstanding air pollution violations. Steel is required to make numerous improvements in training, monitoring and work practices to increase compliance and timely response to air pollution.

Air Pollution 52

Air Pollution Pollution Control Clean Air Act 2016 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2022

The original air quality permit for a proposed LNG plant in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County was issued by DEP on July 24, 2019. As a result, all parties agreed in a voluntary settlement that Bradford County Real Estate Partners would have to apply for a new air quality permit before moving ahead with the project.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution Pollution Control Environmental Protection 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2023

Shell exceeded its rolling 12-month total emission limitations for volatile organic compounds (VOC) beginning in October 2022 through April 2023, carbon monoxide (CO) from February through March 2023, Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) from December 2022 through April 2023, and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) from December 2022 through April 2023.

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Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide 2023 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2022

The 2022 National Ambient Air Monitoring Conference , sponsored by EPA in conjunction with the Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies and the National Association of Clean Air Agencies will be held in Pittsburgh August 22-25. Posted: August 8, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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Air Pollution 2003 Pollution Control 2022 57

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2022

[Note: DEP inspections have identified other violations, including failure to comply with EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant Standards related to asbestos, benzene, beryllium, radon and other radionuclides, arsenic, mercury, and vinyl chloride. tons and for the 12-month period ending in October 2022, VOC emissions reached 662.9

Air Pollution 52

Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Pollution Control 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2022

Since this final-form rulemaking is being promulgated under the APCA [state Air Pollution Control Act] in Title 35, the requirements of Act 52 do not apply. The Department is working toward completing both submittals by December 16, 2022, to avoid the Federal Highway sanctions.”

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Regulations Ozone Pollution Control 2008 75

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The Donora Smog Disaster of 1948 in Washington County is perhaps the most infamous air pollution event in American history. For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Group Against Smog and Pollution website. Posted: November 16, 2022] PA Environment Digest

Clean Air Act 52

Clean Air Act Air Pollution Pollution Control 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2024

The failures described above are a violation of the Solid Waste Management Act, the Air Pollution Control Act, DEP’s regulations, and conditions in the landfill’s existing permits it has with the Department. The $575,000 civil penalty is the largest penalty DEP has issued to Keystone Sanitary Landfill in the last decade.

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Air Pollution Pollution Control Environmental Protection Waste 71

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2022

.] -- “Exempt Pennsylvania from plant-closing EPA regulations such as the Wastewater Rule and the Cross State Air Pollution Rule.” [ Note: That’s not the way it works. A state cannot exempt itself from a federal law or regulation. A state cannot exempt itself from a federal law or regulation.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Regulations Pollution Control 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2023

Steel for Article XXI Air Pollution Control violations (and as calculated in accordance with the 2019 Settlement Agreement and Order) that occurred at the Clairton Coke (Coal) Works during the second quarter of 2022. In December 2022, ACHD issued $458,225 in stipulated penalties against U.S.

Pollution Control 52

Pollution Control 2019 Air Pollution Cooling 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2022

DEP replied it does not believe Act 52 applies to this rulemaking because it is being promulgated under the state Air Pollution Control Act not the Oil and Gas Act, which is the subject of Act 52. Posted: March 15, 2022] PA Environment Digest King voted no on the regulation because of the applicability of Act 52.

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Regulations Natural Gas Pollution Control Air Pollution 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2022

Portable hydrogen sulfide monitors were deployed around the impacted areas to provide important data. -- Added a new section to the county’s Air Pollution Control Regulations, the Mon Valley Air Pollution Episode Rule. Posted: August 15, 2022] PA Environment Digest

2021 44

2021 Air Pollution Pollution Control Regulations 44

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

DEP again repeated their legal position that Act 52 does not apply to regulations promulgated under the state Air Pollution Control Act like the one before the Board for the vote. Seif, Former EPA Region III Administrator, Secretary of DEP [PaEN] [Posted: October 12, 2022] PA Environment Digest The alternative for Rep.

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Regulations Natural Gas Clean Water Act Environmental Protection 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2022

Joe fought tirelessly to raise awareness on urban air pollution in the1980’s by establishing and distributing a daily regional air quality index report that is still used today. And in the early 2000’s when fracking was falsely seen as transitional energy, Joe purposely grew the legal team to oppose natural gas expansion.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2022

DEP had previously said it didn’t believe Act 52 applied to the methane regulation because it was being promulgated under the state Air Pollution Control Act not statutory requirements under Title 58 (Oil & Gas) referenced repeatedly in Act 52 and during debate on the legislation as it was considered in the General Assembly.

2016 52

2016 Pollution Control Regulations Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2022

The Pittsburgh-based Group Against Smog and Pollution posted this special report August 23, 2022 on its Blog on the power outages at U.S. They are also the same control rooms impacted by the July 4 outage – #1, #2, and #5. Reprinted from the Pittsburgh-based Group Against Smog and Pollution Blog.) If so, had U.S.

Electricity 57

Electricity Pollution Control 2018 Air Pollution 57

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2022

By reducing air pollution, it would improve public health with 30,000 fewer respiratory hospital visits. “I Final Form Regulation 7-559 authorizes Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) under the authority of the Air Pollution Control Act.

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Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Carbon Emissions Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Shapiro Touts Connellsville, Fayette County As An Example Of Success Investing In Outdoor Recreation -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Gov.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels Conservation 83

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2022

The information may assist states and local air pollution control agencies, Tribal authorities, and regulated entities in their consideration of technologies and measures that may be implemented to reduce GHG emissions from stationary combustion turbines. EPA is asking for public comment for 45 days, through June 6, 2022.

Natural Gas 40

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Air Act Pollution Control 40

Renewable + Law

DECEMBER 22, 2020

On December 21, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) set forth its plans to amend the state’s clean air rules to adopt Low-Emission Vehicles (LEV) and Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) standards, known as the Clean Cars Minnesota rule.

Greenhouse 40

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2022

Since this final-form rulemaking is being promulgated under the APCA [state Air Pollution Control Act] in Title 35, the requirements of Act 52 do not apply. The Department is working toward completing both submittals by December 16, 2022, to avoid the Federal Highway sanctions.”

Regulations 52

Regulations Radiation Ozone Pollution Control 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2022

See March 2022 EQB meeting for a copy of the regulation.) Presently, the final methane regulation covers both unconventional shale gas wells and conventional oil and gas operators. The regulation now requires all wells emitting over a certain threshold be regulated.

2016 40

2016 Regulations Pollution Control Environmental Protection 40

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2022

.] -- “Exempt Pennsylvania from plant-closing EPA regulations such as the Wastewater Rule and the Cross State Air Pollution Rule.” [ Note: That’s not the way it works. It still applies whether EPA enforces it or the state does through its federally-approved pollution control programs.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Regulations Pollution Control 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2022

The Department is working toward completing both submittals by December 16, 2022, to avoid the Federal Highway sanctions.” Since this final-form rulemaking is being promulgated under the APCA [state Air Pollution Control Act] in Title 35, the requirements of Act 52 do not apply.

Radiation 40

Radiation Regulations Ozone Pollution Control 40

E2 Law Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1346 , which will require the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop regulations to prohibit engine exhaust and emissions from small off-road engines (SORE), such as lawn mowers, portable generators, and the profusion of other equipment utilizing small gasoline engines for power, by July 1, 2022.

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Regulations 2021 2022 Law 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2022

2, 2022 -- PA Environmental Council, Environmental Defense Fund: PA Acts To Avert A Manufactured Crisis To Protect Its Economy, Environment And $750 Million In Federal Funds By Adopting Methane Limits On Conventional Oil & Gas Operations -- U.S. Million Initiative To Electrify Truck Fleets For Cleaner Air; Awards $1.7

Conservation 48

Conservation Regulations Natural Gas 2023 48

Acoel

JUNE 29, 2022

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Eugene M. It marks the seventh round of NOx controls for the EGU sector since 1990. The downwind air quality benefits are minimal. Units with existing advanced NOx controls must optimize their utilization by 2023. million tons, a reduction of 5.1 million tons, or 87 percent, from 1995 levels.

Ozone 40

Ozone Clean Air Act 2015 2005 40

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2022

These regulations were promulgated under authority of the state Air Pollution Control Act and apply to all oil and gas operators that meet the threshold emissions requirements. DEP has said Act 52 only applies to regulations adopted under state Oil and Gas Act and to revisions of regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 78 and 78a.

Natural Gas 40

Natural Gas Regulations Law Waste 40

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2024

Certainly, gas stoves are just one source of air pollution in the District. But a study published in the December 2022 issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health calculated that gas stoves are responsible for 12.7 Since May 2018, 15 of these state and regional front groups spent $3.6

2013 362

2013 Electricity Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 362

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Now, SB 1137 protects communities by establishing a setback distance of 3,200 feet for homes, schools, parks, or businesses open to the public from new wells, and requires comprehensive pollution controls for existing oil wells within the setback zone. The post 2021-2022 California Environmental Legislation: What’s Been Enacted?

2021 130

2021 2022 Sea Level Clean Energy 130

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

4 - Repurposing Underutilized Lands For Energy - Marginal Farmlands, Abandoned Mine Sites, Brownfields [PaEN] -- EPA Awards $34 Million In Grants To Reduce Air Pollution At Schools; Highlights Efforts In Philadelphia [PaEN] -- DEP Awards $18.9 Million To 126 Municipalities To Support Local Recycling Programs [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Nov.

Conservation 83

Conservation Air Pollution Recycling Natural Gas 83

Law and Environment

AUGUST 17, 2022

On August 7, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Act), which would provide about $369 billion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below their 2005 levels by 2030 as well as reduce carbon emissions and invest in renewable energy. Tax Credits.

Air Pollution 130

Air Pollution 2005 Pollution Control Carbon Emissions 130

Legal Planet

AUGUST 24, 2023

This is part of an occasional series of posts about the evolution of pollution standards. Today’s subject is pollution control for new vehicles, which have been known to cause smog since the 1960s. The history of these pollution standards is quite distinctive. trillion miles in 2022. (If compliance option.

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

That theme continues throughout, from the Prevention of Significant Deterioration program , which helps protect attainment areas from pollution caused by new sources, to ongoing monitoring requirements for attainment areas. Additionally, Ohio adopted a rule in 2022 limiting the emissions of NOx from stationary industrial sources.

Regulations 130

Regulations Ozone Air Pollution Clean Air Act 130

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

Pennsylvanias DEP adopted a regulation limiting methane emissions from conventional oil and gas and shale gas facilities in 2022, however, the agency has been developing a new program to limit methane emissions under the regulation now being reconsidered by EPA.

Regulations 99

Regulations Natural Gas Clean Air Act Technology 99

Law and Environment

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The rationale for this narrow focus is that the City wants these regulations in place promptly, in time for reporting in Q2 2022. The Air Pollution Control Commission will later hold a “formal” public comment period at a time TBD. Comments can be provided here.

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