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

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

Through the Clean Air Act , and as affirmed—and reaffirmed—through multiple legal sagas, EPA is statutorily obligated to address carbon pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants. The Supreme Court clipped the agency’s wings in its 2022 West Virginia v. In June 2022, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in West Virginia v.

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Law and Environment

MARCH 22, 2022

The Boston Air Pollution Control Commission has formally adopted its “Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance Phase 1 Regulations.” The Phase 1 regulations are really all about the “disclosure” side of BERDO. As a result, the first reporting under the new regulations will be June 15, 2022.

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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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Pollution Control Regulations Air Pollution Natural Gas 130

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2025

The [state] Oil and Gas Act, Clean Streams Law and Air Pollution Control Act give EQB the authority and mandate to promulgate regulations to protect health and the environment. Industries claim that this Board lacks the authority to act on this petition is not supported by these laws.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas 2025 Regulations 2023 85

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 12, 2024

In 1963, a typical car—which ran on leaded gasoline without pollution control devices— emitted 520 pounds of hydrocarbons, 1,700 pounds of carbon monoxide, and 90 pounds of nitrogen oxide every 10,000 miles traveled. At the end of 2022, there were more than 283 million. In 1960, there were 61.6 That’s not healthy.

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Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Electricity Law 317

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 107

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.

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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.

Air Pollution 97

Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide 2023 97

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

4 - Repurposing Underutilized Lands For Energy - Marginal Farmlands, Abandoned Mine Sites, Brownfields [PaEN] -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Highlights Upcoming Events, Programs In November -- PA Resources Council To Hold Nov. 12 [PaEN] -- PA Assn. . -- PA Forestry Assn. 138th Annual Symposium - What Makes A Healthy Forest; Awards Program Nov.

Air Pollution 48

Air Pollution Natural Gas Electricity Clean Air Act 48

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

2003 57

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The company’s actions allegedly violated the Clean Air Act’s prohibition on the sale of so-called “defeat devices,” which are designed to “bypass, defeat or render inoperative” a motor vehicle engine’s air pollution control equipment or systems. Posted: September 1, 2022] PA Environment Digest

Pollution Control 40

Pollution Control Nitrogen Oxides Ozone Air Pollution 40

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.”

Regulations 75

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.

Air Pollution 69

Air Pollution Pollution Control Environmental Protection Waste 69

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.

Regulations 75

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

MAY 30, 2022

Walt Pomeroy, 74, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County passed away peacefully and painlessly on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA. CBS reported, and not all its foundries had installed air pollution control equipment. Albion called itself “Manufacturing City U.S.A.,” Thank you Walt!”

Earth Day 109

Earth Day 2004 Conservation Pollution Control 109

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 Regulations Pollution Control Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

.] -- Warren Times: State DEP Monitoring United Refinery Tank Failure That Caused Release The Of Naphtha [ Naphtha can irritate, burn skins and eyes, cause nausea and vomiting] -- Warren Times Editorial: Strong Odor Incident From United Refinery Tank Failure Deserved More Urgency From Company -- WaterNow Alliance: April 13-14 Tap Into Resilience Summit (..)

Pollution Control 62

Pollution Control Air Pollution Politics Natural Gas 62

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.

Fossil Fuels 52

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 82

Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels Conservation 82

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

Greenhouse Pollution Control Air Pollution Electricity 40

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

Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

Exxon’s refineries in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Baytown, Texas, has also been in the news over a series of explosions in 1989, 1994 and 2021 that killed workers and caused major air pollution. Exxon's three largest refineries in Louisiana and Texas topped the 2021 list of emitters of small particulate matter air pollution in the U.S.

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2017 2021 2011 Air Pollution 52

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Exxon’s refineries in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Baytown, Texas, has also been in the news over a series of explosions in 1989, 1994 and 2021 that killed workers and caused major air pollution. Exxon's three largest refineries in Louisiana and Texas topped the 2021 list of emitters of small particulate matter air pollution in the U.S.

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