PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2023

On May 4, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it will receive public comments and host a May 17 in-person public hearing regarding a plan approval application for Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT III) requirements for Covanta Delaware Valley, LP, a waste to energy facility in the City of Chester, Delaware County.

Nitrogen Oxides 69

Nitrogen Oxides Waste Clean Air Act Air Pollution 69

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 7269 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 240 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Bradford County. ( Clearfield County. ( Lycoming County. ( Lycoming County. ( Greene County. ( Lycoming County. Warren County. Warren County.

Air Pollution 105

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2024 Waste 105

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

Waste Permits -- Chestnut Valley Biogas, LLC - Chestnut Valley Landfill: DEP approved a WMGM055 General Waste Permit for the facility located in German Twp., EGTS-Oakford Compressor Station: DEP issued a renewal of a Title V Air Quality Permit covering multiple sources of air pollution at the facility located in Salem Twp.,

Air Pollution 117

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Recycling 117

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

On December 6, the Shapiro Administration announced it has capped and plugged 132 abandoned conventional oil and gas wells so far in 2023-- plugging more wells in the Governor’s first 11 months than in the previous eight years combined. Read more here. 25 to Dec. 25 to Dec.

2023 97

2023 Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Air Pollution 97

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JUNE 14, 2023

Two of the top 10 EQIP practices by total dollar amount spent are practices we identified as industrial, providing little to no conservation benefits, in our previous report: waste facility cover and waste storage facility. As the 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire on September 30, 2023, we believe this report is timely.

Waste 52

Waste Climate Change Conservation 2023 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

Waste Permits -- Coterra Energy, Inc. Shale Gas East Pad: DEP invites comments on a WMGR123 Residual Waste General Permit for the expansion of wastewater storage capacity at the site and construction of a new truck loading/unloading area at the pad located in Dimock Twp., Susquehanna County. ( Westmoreland County. ( Tioga County. (

Natural Gas 112

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Waste 112

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

The Nesquehoning site burns waste coal and tires to produce electricity for its bitcoin mining operation. tons of nitrogen oxide emissions in 2023. Stronghold Digital owns two “bitcoin mining operations” in Pennsylvania and these facilities use enough electricity to power approximately 1.15 million homes per year.

Nitrogen Oxides 85

Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution Electricity Waste 85

HumanNature

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Guest Post by Sabari Kumar , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. With advances in computing power over the last few decades, computer simulation of chemical compounds has emerged as a viable alternative to physical experimentation – this has resulted in large scale elimination of chemical waste and huge time savings [2].

Biofuels 105

Biofuels 2023 Waste 2011 105

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

The legislation includes-- -- Impact Statements: House Bill 652 (Bullock-D-Philadelphia) requiring environmental impact reports on certain electric generation, waste management, sewage treatment and other facilities that are a major source of air pollution proposed in already burdened communities.

Air Pollution 91

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2012 Carbon Emissions 91

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Twenty-one school, business and community projects were honored with the 2023 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. Firstly, it removes solid fish waste from the system, thus eliminating waste buildup in the grow beds. Posted: May 1, 2023] PA Environment Digest Decoupling offers two significant advantages.

2023 105

2023 Conservation Electricity 2022 105

PA Environment Daily

JULY 5, 2024

Air Quality Permits -- Columbia Gas Transmission - Iowa Compressor Station: DEP invites comments on an Air Quality Plan Approval covering multiple sources of air pollution at the facility located in Pine Creek Twp., Greene County. ( Westmoreland County. ( Westmoreland County. ( Washington County. ( Beaver County. (

Air Pollution 99

Air Pollution Recycling Natural Gas Environmental Protection 99

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Air Quality Permits -- Williams Field Services Company, LLC - White Compressor Station: DEP renewed the GP-5 General Air Quality Permit covering multiple air pollution sources for the facility located in Springville Twp., 15, 2023, approved Aug. Application received April 19, 2023. ( Susquehanna County.

2024 110

2024 Air Pollution Natural Gas Environmental Protection 110

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

These trucks, which move shipping containers and goods from ports and railyards, are among the dirtiest on the road and are a primary source of air pollution in disproportionately impacted communities. pollution from vehicles. A battery-electric waste truck operated by Recology, which services multiple cities on the West Coast.

Electricity 278

Electricity Nitrogen Oxides Fossil Fuels Regulations 278

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Storage Tank Containment Permeability Variance: DEP issued a variance to replace one issued on August 19, 2023 related to excluding 13 aboveground storage tanks from certain emergency containment structure permeability requirements for the facility located in Bradford, McKean County. ( Fayette County. ( Bradford County. ( Allegheny County. (

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Nuclear Power 111

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. billion cubic feet of gas was released at the facility in uncontrolled venting.

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Pollution Control Air Pollution 93

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. to -25.7%) ] -- PUC: Proposed Settlement With PPL To Resolve Widespread Consumer Billing Issues, $1 Million Penalty -- MCall: PPL To Pay Fines, Forgive Costs Totaling $17.2

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics 2023 105

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 6061 ) Waste Permits -- Range Resources - Appalachia, LLC - Carbs Donald B Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP invites comments on a WMGR163 General Waste Permit for wastewater storage, processing at the pad located in Smith Twp., Washington County. ( Chester County. ( Perry County. ( Clinton County. ( Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 75

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 2025 75

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 7434 ] Waste Permits -- Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC - Yonker George Tank Pad: DEP issued a WMGR123 General Permit for processing oil and gas wastewater at the facility located in Mount Pleasant Twp., PA Bulletin, page 7434 ] Air Permits -- Coterra Energy, Inc. Fayette County. [ Washington County. [ York County. [

Natural Gas 114

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2023 Electricity 114

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 7073 ) Waste Permits -- Mon River Dock Company - Karen Dock Oil & Gas Liquid Waste Processing Facility : DEP revoked the WMGR123 General Permit for the facility located in East Bethlehem Twp., PA Bulletin, page 7075 ) Air Quality Permits -- Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc. Washington County.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 96

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

Air Quality Permits -- Iron Pennsylvania Land, LLC - Cumberland Mine Methane Flare Abatement System: DEP invites comments on an Air Quality Plan Approval to construct and operate a temporary coal mine methane flare system located in Jackson Twp., Greene County. ( Adams County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Butler County. ( Venango County. (

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Recycling 104

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Independent Fiscal Office Posts Budget Hearing Documents -- KDKA: (..)

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Air Pollution Earth Day 2023 64

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

The projects are intended to be scheduled for Commission action at its next business meeting, tentatively scheduled for September 14, 2023 The shale gas development-related projects include-- -- Project Sponsor and Facility: BKV Operating, LLC (East Branch Wyalusing Creek), Jessup Township, Susquehanna County , PA. Lycoming County. (

Air Pollution 96

Air Pollution Natural Gas Waste Radiation 96

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2023

Related Article: -- House Committee Holds June 5 Hearing On Bill Requiring Environmental Impact Reports On Certain Electric Generation, Waste, Major Air Pollution Sources Locating In Already Burdened Communities [PaEN] [Posted: May 31, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Air Pollution 88

Air Pollution Waste Electricity 2023 88

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2640 ) Waste Permits -- SWN Production Company - Odell Water Transfer Facility: DEP issued WMGR123 Waste General Permit for oil and gas waste processing facility in New Milford Twp., Jefferson County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Indiana County. ( Indiana County. ( Greene County. (

Waste 116

Waste Air Pollution Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 116

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The full lifecycle of fossil fuels, which includes exploration, extraction, processing, storage, transportation, combustion, and waste disposal, threatens the health of our planet and communities—with the burden disproportionately being borne by communities of color and low-income communities. Source: UCS.

Fossil Fuels 289

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution 289

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the February 3 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - February 3 -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 3 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed modifications to Residual Waste General Permit (..)

Nitrogen Oxides 89

Nitrogen Oxides Environmental Protection Ozone Regulations 89

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We Do Not Trust Foxes To Guard Henhouses' [PaEN] [Posted: November 8, 2023] PA Environment Digest Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 88

Air Pollution Natural Gas Waste Ozone 88

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 5565 ) Waste Permits -- Waste Management Disposal Service - Landfill Gas Collection: DEP invites comments on a waste permit authorizing the collection of landfill gas at the G.R.O.W.S. Susquehanna County. ( North Landfill and transmission to the off-site Fairless Renewable Natural Gas Plan in Falls Twp.,

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 77

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 77

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2023

June 3, 2023 PA Bulletin, page 3031 ) Read more here. PA Bulletin, page 3019 ) Waste Permits -- EPP Renewable Energy, LLC - Landfill Gas Project: DEP issued WMGM055 General Permit for landfill gas project in Cumru Twp., PA Bulletin, page 3021 ) -- Waste Management Disposal Services Of PA, Inc. Wyoming County. ( Greene County. (

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2023 81

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Million For Environmental Justice Projects In PA Communities [PaEN] [Posted: October 28, 2023] PA Environment Digest Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 74

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 74

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

Chesapeake Appalachia On January 24, 2023, DEP inspected the Chesapeake Appalachia Floydie Well Pad in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County and found multiple pools and puddles on the site contaminated with drilling wastewater and possible fracking chemical fluids. Click Here for Chesapeake’s Response To 1.24.23 Inspection. Inspection.

Recycling 92

Recycling 2023 Natural Gas Air Pollution 92

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

DEP’s August 26, 2024 Air Quality inspection report , the latest routine inspection report posted, says-- “The Department is reviewing the claim [of confidentiality] and a decision is pending” and refers to the original April 12, 2024 confidentiality request by Shell. Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Senate Passes Sen.

2024 91

2024 Natural Gas Air Pollution Pollution Control 91

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

20 Stroud Water Research Center Partners With Amazon Web Services On Watershed Restoration To Help Achieve Chesapeake Bay Pollution Reduction Goals Pike Conservation District: DEP Releases New Online Bridge & Culvert Maintenance & Repair Permitting Tool Penn State Extension Hosts Dec. 11; Sets Nov. 11; Sets Nov. 11; Sets Nov.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Recycling 2023 Conservation 77

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

A variety of studies have documented that radioactivity is brought to the surface with natural gas and oil production and travels through natural gas pipelines, oil refining systems, natural gas processing and liquid and solid waste disposal and treatment facilities. Why Does It Matter? What Can We Do Better To Protect Public Health?

Radiation 88

Radiation Natural Gas Atmosphere Waste 88

Vermont Law

MARCH 31, 2023

The Drina River: Mankind Ruining the Helper of Mankind By Stephanie Piccininni , Staff Editor for the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law March 31, 2023 Narrow, windy roads fill the mountainous landscape. The Drina River frequently holds enormous amounts of waste. Most of the garbage consists of plastic waste.

Waste 52

Waste Air Pollution 2002 2023 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The study looked at air pollution, blowouts and evacuations, and thermal modeling and found that “(C)urrent natural gas well setbacks in…the Marcellus Shale of Pennsylvania… cannot be considered sufficient in all cases to protect public health and safety.” Read more here. Santasiero and Sen.

Natural Gas 119

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2016 119