PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 26, 2024 PA Bulletin extending the three Air Quality Permits needed for the temporary operation of the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County until a full Title V Air Quality Permit can be put in place. (

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2024 Air Pollution Natural Gas Environmental Protection 111

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

We've Heard This Before: "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs" - Adverse Health Impacts, Polluted Water, Land, Air, Road Dumping Waste, Explosions, Flaring, Noise, Uncontrolled Gas Venting - When Will We Say No ? Posted: May 10, 2024]

Air Pollution 83

Air Pollution Waste 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Other violations included failure to submit production, waste generation and well integrity reports. DEP’s inspection report requested the well owner to submit a plan by October 29, 2024 on how the well will be brought into compliance. No follow-up actions were requested of the well owner. Sewickley Creek Watershed Assn.

2024 103

2024 Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 103

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 3478 ) 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. Wyoming County. ( Greene County. ( Bucks County. ( Butler County. ( Washington Count y. ( Tioga County. ( Bradford County. ( Bucks County. (

Air Pollution 116

Air Pollution Waste Recycling Natural Gas 116

PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2024

This educational session is part of Protect PT’s EPA funded study Clean Air For All: Knowledge is Power, which focuses on three local sources of air pollution in Westmoreland and Allegheny County. We are conducting these studies in response to ongoing resident concerns about how air pollution is impacting their health.

Air Pollution 82

Air Pollution Environmental Science Technology Technology 82

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

Hazardous air pollutants associated with methane leaks also pose serious health threats to the hearts, minds, and lungs of our children. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is roughly 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide, fuels extreme weather across the country by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

Air Pollution 97

Air Pollution Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Natural Gas 97

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2024

( PA Bulletin, page 6505 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 221 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. PA Bulletin, page 6506 ) Air Quality Permits -- American Refining Group, Inc. Westmoreland County. Washington County.

Natural Gas 118

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2024 118

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 6659 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 228 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. East Fork Compressor Station: DEP issued a revised Title V Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Wharton Twp.,

Air Pollution 118

Air Pollution Natural Gas Toxic Substances Control Act 2019 118

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 3572 ) 2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 154 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Waste Permits -- Coterra Energy, Inc. Susquehanna County. ( Westmoreland County. ( Tioga County. ( Bradford County. ( Lycoming County. (

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Waste 113

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

How can your family be prepared in case of such disasters? -- June 18: How fracking affects our air and water. What may air pollution and water pollution from fracking affect your family's health. What will happen if such an accident takes place?

Air Pollution 97

Air Pollution Waste Electricity Natural Resources 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 4537 ) 2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 181 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Philadelphia. ( Wyoming County. ( Greene County. ( Adams County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Butler County. ( Venango County. ( Greene County. (

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Recycling 106

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

A brief review of Pennsylvania’s conservation history-- -- We've Heard This Before: "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs" - Until Air Pollution Killed People, Then We Said No. Million Tons Of Waste, Pollution [PaEN] -- 1996 - Gov.

Conservation 120

Conservation 2002 Air Pollution Waste 120

PA Environment Daily

JULY 5, 2024

2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 164 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Greene County. ( Westmoreland County. ( Westmoreland County. ( Washington County. ( Beaver County. ( PA Bulletin, page 3829 ) Read more here. Jefferson County. (

Air Pollution 100

Air Pollution Recycling Natural Gas Environmental Protection 100

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2024

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Air Pollution 94

Air Pollution Waste 2024 94

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 6030 ) -- Hill Top Energy Center, LLC - 620 MW Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant: DEP extended two Air Quality Approvals related to construction and temporary operation of the facility until March 28, 2025 for the plant located in Cumberland Twp., This brings the total general water permits approved by the SRBC in 2024 to 212.

Natural Gas 75

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 2025 75

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

DEP’s letter refers to a request for confidentiality filed by Shell on June 22, 2024, so Shell apparently submitted another request for confidentiality after the original request on April 12, 2024. of the Act, your request for confidential treatment may be denied and the records may be subject to public disclosure.” Read more here.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas 2024 Air Pollution Pollution Control 92

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Families need protection from the petrochemical industry’s harmful air pollution and planned expansion that impacts health, contributes to climate change, and perpetuates environmental injustices."

Fossil Fuels 104

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Climate Change Air Pollution 104

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 657 ) -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - Wastewater Storage: DEP issued a WMGR163 General Waste Permit for the facility located in Franklin Twp., PA Bulletin, page 686 ) -- PennEnergy Resources, LLC - Reno Well Pad: DEP issued a WMGR123 General Waste Permit for the facility located in Middlesex Twp., Bradford County. (

Air Pollution 115

Air Pollution Natural Gas Waste 2024 115

Legal Planet

AUGUST 18, 2022

It would provide an incentive for cutting carbon emissions, with the byproduct of cutting air pollution everywhere. Just as chemical production led to the creation of scores of hazardous waste sites, fossil fuel production has left its own bitter legacy. But depending on how things go in 2024, it might be well worth considering.

Fossil Fuels 278

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Politics Air Pollution 278

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 1892 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups -- So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 93 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP issued an Air Quality Plan Approval for a Caterpillar engine at the pad located in Springville Twp.,

Air Pollution 113

Air Pollution Waste 2024 Fossil Fuels 113

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 135 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. DEP issued an Air Quality Plan Approval extension to allow more time for installation of air pollution sources at the facility located in Richhill Twp.,

Air Pollution 116

Air Pollution Recycling 2024 Waste 116

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

b of the May 24, 2023 order [ page 25 ], Shell agreed to the assessment of civil penalties for future violations of 12-month air emission limitations occurring after April 2023 and before January 2024. on January 18, 2024” These penalties totaled $2,671,044.75. on January 18, 2024” These penalties totaled $2,671,044.75.

2023 122

2023 Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide 122

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the renewal of the Title V Air Quality Permit for the Stronghold Digital Mining Panther Creek coal waste-fired power plant in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. (

Air Pollution 77

Air Pollution Waste Environmental Protection 2024 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

The Nesquehoning site burns waste coal and tires to produce electricity for its bitcoin mining operation. Request To Burn Tires To Fuel Its Cryptocurrency Mining Operation At The Panther Creek Power Plant [PaEN] [Posted: March 28, 2024] PA Environment Digest million homes per year. These fuels produced 430.4

Nitrogen Oxides 85

Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution Electricity Waste 85

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: April 15, 2024] PA Environment Digest Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

Waste 83

Waste Recycling Air Pollution 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Resource Links: -- Federal Judge Approves Proposed Consent Agreement Between PennEnvironment, Clean Air Council, and U.S. 10 [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Nov. 10 [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Nov.

Air Pollution 96

Air Pollution 2018 Waste Electricity 96

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

DEP’s inspection report [Dryburgh 2 - example] requested the owner-- again-- to submit a written report by June 1, 2024 on how the wells will be brought into compliance. DEP issued violations for abandonment, venting and failure to submit annual production, waste generation and mechanical integrity reports on March 7, 2024.

2024 116

2024 Waste 2014 Recycling 116

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

These parts have three high-level impacts: Increasing electric truck purchase requirements for large commercial, federal, state, and municipal fleets, beginning as early as 2024 and ramping up to a 100-percent zero-emission fleet requirement in 2042, based on vehicle category. A full transition to electric drayage truck operations in 2035.

Electricity 276

Electricity Nitrogen Oxides Fossil Fuels Regulations 276

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2024

The original violations for abandonment, the gas leak and failure to submit production, waste disposal and well integrity reports were issued on March 27, 2024. DEP’s inspection report continued these violations and requested the owner to submit a report by May 23, 2024 on how the well will be brought into compliance.

2024 109

2024 Waste Recycling Air Pollution 109

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Comments due March 8. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 3 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed 2024 Ozone Season Nitrogen Oxide Emission Limits for Nonelectric Generating Units. Contact Laura Chambers at lchambers@pa.gov or 717-772-5158. Deadline March 29.

Nitrogen Oxides 90

Nitrogen Oxides Environmental Protection Ozone Regulations 90

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2024

Photos ] -- We've Heard This Before: "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs " - Until More Streams Were Killed, Breaker Boys Worked For Pennies, A River Disappeared Into Mines, Then We Said No.

Air Pollution 107

Air Pollution Conservation Natural Gas Waste 107

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2024

Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1

Air Pollution 70

Air Pollution Waste Environmental Protection 2024 70

PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 4076 ) 2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 166 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. PA Bulletin, page 4079 ) -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC : DEP issued a renewal of an Air Quality Permit for an Unknown facility in Apolacon Twp.,

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Recycling Air Pollution Waste 97

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The original violations for abandonment were issued on August 16, 2024 and the well owner failed to permanently plug the wells and stop the gas leaks. DEP’s inspection reports [ example ] requested the well owner to again submit a plan by November 10, 2024 on how the wells will be brought into compliance. Read more here.

2019 106

2019 2024 Natural Gas Toxic Substances Control Act 106

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 94

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Pollution Control Air Pollution 94

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2024

Million In Federal Funding To Support Abandoned Mine Reclamation US Dept. Of The Interior Awards $28.67 Of The Interior Awards $28.67 Of The Interior Awards $28.67

Waste 61

Waste Recycling Conservation 2024 61

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2024

On June 5, 2024, DEP inspected four conventional wells-- Jane McGill 1, McBride 3, 4 & 5-- in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County owned by Frank D. DEP’s inspection report says the owner was making another attempt to plug the well during the inspection and the owner will notify DEP when this attempt is complete.

2024 97

2024 Natural Gas Recycling Waste 97