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The Department of EnvironmentalProtection invites comments on a new State Only Minor Air Quality Operating Permit for the continued operation of the ETC Northeast Pipeline LLC [Energy Transfer] Revolution NaturalGas Cryogenic Processing Plant in Salem Township, Washington County. ( Read more here. million to DEP.
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mile pipeline that starts in Butler County, and is routed through Beaver and Allegheny counties, and connects to a naturalgas processing plant in Washington County. was charged with 48 counts of environmental crimes for their conduct during the construction of the Mariner East 2 Pipeline which carries hazardous naturalgas liquids.
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