PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 6 PA Bulletin announcing it has disapproved an Act 2 Land Recycling Risk Assessment December 21 on remediation of soil and groundwater contamination at the American Refining Group, Inc. Visit DEP’s Land Recycling Program webpage to learn more about this program.

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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. Fayette County.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 16 PA Bulletin prohibiting the sale of electronic devices by Wiltronic Corp as a result of violations of the Covered Device Recycling Act- Pennsylvania’s electronics waste recycling law. ( Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2024

DEP originally issued violations for these infractions on February 13, 2023 and the owner did nothing. The original well abandonment violations were issued on October 4, 2023. 2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 147 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 11, 2022

To accomplish this the law advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

DEP said the report did not demonstrate attainment of the site-specific Act 2 Land Recycling Standard. ( PA Bulletin, page 53 ) -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 6 PA Bulletin it is now accepting applications for Act 101 County Recycling Coordinator Grants. in Philadelphia. (

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 14, 2023

More than a dozen organizations voiced support for passing container deposit laws in 2023 and changing some terminology to garner more support. Read the full story at Waste Dive. Some MRF representatives are wary.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 7664 ) -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 9 PA Bulletin that it had disapproved an Act 2 Land Recycling Final Report for the Penneco Oil Company Kenneth D. Cents/Gallon [ 2024 Rate ; 2023 Rate ] Meetings December 12-- CANCELED. Indiana County. ( Greene County. (

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In 1992, after five years of research, China decided to cooperate with Russia on the construction of an experimental fast reactor (CEFR), with the ultimate goal of pursuing a closed nuclear fuel cycle —a process in which spent nuclear fuel is reprocessed and recycled to extract usable materials for further energy production. billion in 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

violated the state Solid Waste Management Act during a demolition of two smokestacks at the former Cheswick Generating Station in Springdale Borough on June 2, 2023. Cheswick Plant Environmental Redevelopment Group, LLC, Controlled Demolition, Inc., and Grant Mackay Company, Inc.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Risk Assessment is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Land Recycling Program’s site-specific standards. ( Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? Sign Up For DEP’s eNotice: Did you know DEP can send you email notices of permit applications submitted in your community? Click Here to sign up.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the October 21 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 21 PA Bulletin prohibiting the sale of products manufactured by Trexonic for non-compliance with the state Covered Device Recycling [Electronics Waste] Act. ( Click Here to sign up.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? The deadline for applications is December 31. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 20 PA Bulletin on changes to the list of companies certified to perform radon-related Activities. ( All through its eNotice system. Click Here to sign up.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 17, 2024

.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire June 17 PA Environment Digest 98 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic House Committee Reports Out Bills To Ban Road Dumping (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 3228 ) Read more here. -- Environmental Hearing Board published notice in the June 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed changes to its Practice and Procedures regulations. Azpen) is prohibited from selling Covered Electronic Devices in Pennsylvania for failure to comply with the Covered Device Recycling Act. (

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 8, 2023

The poll, conducted among Ontario residents between April 27 and May 1, 2023, confirms that there is overwhelming public support for improvements to how empties for beverages such as soft drinks, water and juice are managed in the province. The margin of error for a comparable sample of the same size would be +/-3%, 19 times out of 20.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the July 22 PA Bulletin -- -- The Governor’s Office published notice in the July 22 PA Bulletin an updated Regulatory Agenda listing regulations under development by each state agency is now available. -- The Environmental Quality Board canceled the August 8 meeting. Click Here to sign up.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 8 PA Bulletin that Chuwi Innovation and Technology is not in compliance with the state electronics waste recycling law and is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania. ( Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2023

Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? PA Bulletin, page 1771 ) Meetings: -- March 29 DEP Sewage Advisory Committee meeting is canceled. The next scheduled meeting is September 13. ( The next scheduled meeting is September 13. ( All through its eNotice system. Click Here to sign up.

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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. DEP asked Chesapeake to respond in writing to the inspection report.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2023

million in Act 101 Section 902 local Recycling Grants to 80 municipalities across Pennsylvania. PA Bulletin - July 1, 2023 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 57 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the July 1 PA Bulletin - pages 3418 to 3475.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- STL Resources LLC - Sturgis South Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received Notice of Intent to remediate soil contaminated with production wastewater to meet the Background and Statewide Health Standards on the pad located in Grugan Twp., You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 13 PA Bulletin it has received and is reviewing the Act 2 Land Recycling Final Report by Equitrans on the cleanup of soil around the conventional gas well that failed and resulted in the uncontrolled venting of 1.1 PA Bulletin, page 213 ) Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 5205 ) -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 19 PA Bulletin has banned the sale of electronic products by Proexpress Distribution, LLC in Pennsylvania as a result of non-compliance with the electronic waste recycling law. ( Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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Greenbuilding Law

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

On October 23, 2023, EPA announced a new rulemaking effort to improve the management of end of life solar panels. This change in the RCRA regulations could provide one system for handling all discarded solar panels, without regard to hazardous or not. nothing that 900 degrees F will not thermally separate?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Grants -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 11 PA Bulletin announcing it is now accepting applications for calendar year 2023 Recycling Performance Grants. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? No hearing has been scheduled, but one can be requested. (

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2024

-- The Public Utility Commission published notice in the January 27 PA Bulletin the Calendar Year 2023 Act 13 per well drilling impact fees will drop by 25% for unconventional shale gas wells. On December 13, the Independent Fiscal Office estimated 2023 Act 13 shale gas drilling fee revenues will drop by $104.8 Click Here to sign up.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2024

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- January 1 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

17 to 23 -- 7 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Defective Casing From 2018; Mariner Pipeline Drilling Mud Breakout; Additional Shell Air Penalties; Water Supply Investigation Protect PT Hosts Feb. 27 Online Lunch & Learn With Laurie Barr About Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75

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Enviromental Defense

JULY 15, 2024

As scientists attempt to identify what PFAS are in the marketplace, hidden in our products and contaminating our drinking water, the industry continues to interfere with and delay attempts to regulate PFAS by making false safety claims and misleading justifications regarding the use of PFAS.” The estimated cost to Canada is up to $9 billion.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 26, 2024

12 On Water Withdrawal Requests - Including 8 Shale Gas Development, Gas Power Plant; Budget; Procurement Regulations DEP Designates Renewal Of Marcus Hook Terminal Air Quality Permit Subject To Environmental Justice Enhanced Public Participation; Stormwater Permit Also Pending Erie 2030 District Announces $4.2 7, 21, Oct. 23 DCNR Invests $2.1

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2023

Of Environmental Services 2 Senate Committees Meet May 8 To Run Bills To Kill Regulations By Doing Nothing, Waive Any Permitting Requirement, Add Cost, Time To Regulatory/Permitting Bureaucracy Gov. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: May 8, 2023] PA Environment Digest PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This TGD describes the process by which transporters of residual waste may comply with the Department's rules and regulations for developing a Transporter's Contingency Plan. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? Cambria County. ( Cambria County. ( Read more here. The deadline to apply is May 10.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In the first quarter of 2023, most of the state received rainfall exceeding historic averages, with some areas experiencing 200%, or even 300% of average levels. This blog post summarizes key actions taken by state and federal officials in 2023 with respect to California’s water supply and provides an outlook for 2024.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 6, 2023

January 5, 2023. Those trends, in turn, also are prompting innovations in community design and installation of expensive infrastructure to use less fresh water and recycle more wastewater. Bernalillo County required the developer to install expensive wastewater treatment and recycling infrastructure to reduce water use and waste.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2024

The federal Clean Air Act and US Environmental Protection Agency regulations require that a facility submit a Title V Operating Permit application within 12 months of commencing operation. in penalties stipulated in the May 2023 agreement for air quality violations happening after May 2023. 12,671,044.75 12,671,044.75

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

formal notice ) PA Bulletin - November 11, 2023 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 66 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the November 11 PA Bulletin - pages 7026 to 7089. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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