Law Columbia

JUNE 11, 2024

This is the fourth edition of the Sabin Center’s report on Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities in the United States , and it covers developments through December 31, 2023. Previous editions of the report were published in September 2021 , March 2022 , and May 2023.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency recently released 2023 greenhouse gas data collected under the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. In 2023, reported direct emissions of greenhouse gases from large stationary sources, representing approximately 50% of total U.S. emissions, were down by approximately 4% from 2022.

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Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As another year comes to a close, I am reflecting on the incredible progress Ocean Conservancy has made in 2023 towards a healthy, resilient ocean future. Fortunately, we have much to celebrate in 2023. Plastics Policy, Dr. Anja Brandon, was named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 2023. In October, the U.S.

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Nanotech

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on October 12, 2023, soliciting public comment and suggestions on specific issues related to seed treated with conventional pesticides (treated seed) and paint treated with conventional or antimicrobial pesticides (treated paint).

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 21, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency took an initial step to control toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water. The post What’s Up With Water – March 21, 2023 appeared first on Circle of Blue. At the same time, higher temperatures increase evaporation, which dries out soils and contributes to drought.

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Nanotech

OCTOBER 16, 2023

TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA Releases Final Guidance For New Pesticide Applications And Registration Review Activities That Require Endangered Species Act Reviews: On September 14, 2023, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 22, the Department of Environmental Protection reported the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County paid an additional $2,671,044.75 in civil penalties for air quality violations occurring after the May 24, 2023 consent order. b of the May 24, 2023 Consent Order and Agreement-- -- $521,549.62 Paragraph 14.b

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 16, 2024

On July 16, the Public Utility Commission Safety Division, part of the Commission’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E), has concluded its investigation into the August 2023 incident in Plum Borough, Allegheny County.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced plans to introduce legislation to take the word “Protection” out of the name Department of Environmental Protection. He proposes to replace it with the Department of Environmental Services.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection is inviting comments on a draft Supplement to the Manure Management For Environmental Protection Guidance covering animal manures and agricultural process wastewater. 6 [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension, Audubon Society Of Western PA Host Oct.

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Nanotech

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on October 23, 2023, the winners of the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for new and innovative green chemistry technologies.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Presenters include-- -- Cindy Adams Dunn , Department of Conservation & Natural Resources -- Reggie McNeil , Department of General Services -- Richard Negrin , Department of Environmental Protection -- October 3: Preparing For A Changing Climate - Building A Resilient PA. Posted: September 5, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Acoel

MARCH 27, 2023

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Karen Aldridge Crawford On March 19, 2023, a federal district court in Texas granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting the January 2023 Revised Definition of Waters of the United States (2023 WOTUS rule) promulgated by Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers (the agencies), 88 Fed.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 13, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it collected $62,475 from Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill, LLC to address violations of Pennsylvania’s Solid Waste Management Act and Clean Streams Law.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 11, 2022

On October 10, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn invited Pennsylvanians to nominate their favorite trail for the 2023 Trail of the Year. The Trail of the Year will be announced in early 2023. The deadline for nominations is November 11.

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Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 19, 2023

December 19, 2023. The previous post covered significant water quality legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2023. This post briefly summarizes other 2023 environmental legislation. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved N.C.’s AIR QUALITY. A new statute section, G.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Program as Clean Water Champions. We're thrilled to honor Senator Yaw and Carin Bisland as our 2023 Clean Water Champions," said Mariah Davis, Deputy Director of the Choose Clean Water Coalition. Posted: May 24, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency announced that up to $3.6 million in funding for locally-focused environmental education grants is now available under the 2023 Environmental Education (EE) Local Grant Program. Visit the EPA Region 3 Environmental Education Grant webpage for more information.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 1, 2023

In public meetings hosted by the Georgian Environmental Protection Division (EPD), no resident has voiced support for the mine, Georgia Public Broadcasting reports. The post The Stream, March 1, 2023: Okefenokee Swamp, Among World’s Largest Freshwater Wetlands, Threatened by Proposed Mine appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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2023 Nuclear Power 2015 Cooling 244

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 22, the Department of Environmental Protection reported the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County paid an additional $7,606,067.75 in civil penalties for air quality violations occurring after the May 24, 2023 consent order. b of the May 24, 2023 Consent Order and Agreement-- -- $4,935,023.00

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2023 Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide 90

Circle of Blue

MAY 30, 2023

May 30, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. The post Fresh, May 30, 2023: $30 Million EPA Grant Program Targets Pollution in Disadvantaged Communities appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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Environmental Law Centre

JULY 13, 2023

In June 2023, the federal government finally amended the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, ostensibly, to reflect a modern interpretation of toxic substance management and environmental principles. The main changes to.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection released its 2023 Healthy Waters Healthy Communities Annual Report celebrating the nutrient pollution reduction accomplishments in the Pennsylvania portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, according to DEP’s Healthy Waters Partnership, Progress newsletter.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 5, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency has recognized 103 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2023, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. Read the full story from U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right to Know request shows DEP took major enforcement actions against 26 shale gas drilling and pipeline companies in 2023, including imposing $2,290,849 in penalties for violations going back to 2018. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for 2023 reimbursement for the Municipal and Hazardous Waste Host Municipality Inspectors Program. The deadline for applications is March 31.

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Waste 2023 2024 Environmental Protection 104

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection has issued a record 5,653 notices of violation to conventional oil and gas operators in 2023, with two months left in the year, according to DEP’s November 3, 2023 Weekly Workload Report. Environmental Protection Agency Underground Injection Well Program.

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2023 Natural Gas Environmental Protection 2022 126

National Law Center

APRIL 27, 2023

The post WOTUS Update: 2023 Rule Enjoined in 27 States appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. Over the last month, there have been several developments in the litigation over implementation of the key Clean Water Act (“CWA”).

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2023 Clean Water Act Law Environmental Protection 105

Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that up to $3.6 million in funding for locally-focused environmental education grants is now available under the 2023 Environmental Education (EE) Local Grant Program. Today, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region will convene a May 17 virtual summit of federal, state, Tribal, and local partners to showcase the collective work and innovative practices that are addressing 21st century environmental and public health challenges impacting the communities we serve. to 4:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2024

However, EPA said, "According to the data provided by Pennsylvania for the 2023 progress run, Pennsylvania did not achieve its statewide 2023 targets for nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment. 90% is considered on track.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right To Know request shows DEP took enforcement action against 14 conventional oil and gas well operators that resulted in collecting $422,365 in penalties and bond forfeitures in 2023. Read more here. Read more here (2017-2021). Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency recognized 103 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2023, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. On March 14, the U.S. million American homes.

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2023 Carbon Dioxide Environmental Protection Electricity 105

Nanotech

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As reported in our June 23, 2023, memorandum, on June 13, 2023, Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, became law.

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Nanotech

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed on Oct. Bergeson, EPA Proposes Ban on Trichloroethylene, <i>Chemical Processing</i>, November 17, 2023. Unsurprisingly, the U.S. TCE is widely used in cleaning and furniture-care products, degreasers, brake cleaners and tire repair sealants.

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Nanotech

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Ask just about anyone doing business in the US making or importing products that contain chemicals what they think about the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) reporting rule, and you will get a decidedly grumpy response. The post Lynn L.

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Nanotech

OCTOBER 6, 2023

On October 2, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 30 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners, recognizing their achievements in the design, manufacture, and the selection and use of cleaners, detergents, and other products with safer chemicals.

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