Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 21, 2024

Presented telephonically during the August 13 th , 2024, public hearing for Docket ID No. Treasury and the IRS were granted statutory authority to determine the appropriate approach to resolving these issues, and they have a responsibility to do so rigorously, accurately, and, in the face of uncertainty, conservatively. REG-119283-23.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2024

On May 7, Reworld ™, in partnership with Goodwill Keystone Area , unveiled a new initiative to provide free electronic waste recycling across 22 central and southeast Pennsylvania counties. This program reduces waste, reuses items that are still good, and recycles the ones that aren't."

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

On October 4, Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley joined Joe Arthur, CEO of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank , to announce DEP is now accepting Food Recovery Infrastructure Grants to help nonprofit organizations fight hunger by reducing food waste. The deadline for applications is February 28.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

has agreed to a consent order that includes several actions to ensure compliance with federal and state hazardous waste safeguards at the company’s waste facility in Yukon, Westmoreland County, the U.S. RCRA is the principal federal hazardous waste storage and disposal statute. On April 29, Max Environmental Technologies, Inc.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposal for a methane waste charge on large sources of oil and gas methane pollution. The proposed methane waste charge is part of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program authorized by Congress through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. On January 12, the U.S. 22 [PaEN] -- DEP Awards $39.6

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

The Department of Agriculture published notices in the April 27 PA Bulletin announcing it is now accepting applications for Agricultural Conservation Research Grants ( formal notice ) and Agricultural Research Grants ( formal notice ). Ag Conservation Research The Department intends to make up to $1.5

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

On Earth Day Weekend April 20, ClearWater Conservancy , Centre County Refuse and Recycling Authority , and the Spring Creek Watershed MS4 Partnership hosted the 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day, and it was a huge success! For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events, visit the ClearWater Conservancy website.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

From waste and erosion to pollution and climate change, the Ohio River is facing serious threats that arent going to just work themselves out and cant be fixed by one person or organization alone, said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. The Allegheny and Monongahela river watersheds in Western Pennsylvania are the headwaters of the Ohio River.

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Conservation 2024 Climate Change Environmental Protection 79

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Clarion County Forest Stewardship Committee , DCNR Bureau of Forestry, Game Commission, and Pennsylvania Western University-Clarion will host the 2024 Woodland Owners Conference on February 10 in Clarion. 1 [PaEN] [Posted: January 16, 2024] PA Environment Digest 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

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Acoel

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Peter Lehner The Farm Bill is the most significant environmental law Congress will address this year. Congress passed the last Farm Bill in 2018 and Congressional leaders aim for a new Farm Bill by mid-2024. Most Federal Farm Bill programs require Congressional reauthorization every five years.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

Mark your 2024 calendar now for dates to drop off a wide variety of materials – ranging from computers and tires to household chemicals and smoke detectors – at upcoming collection events in western Pennsylvania sponsored by Pennsylvania Resources Council and its partners. All events take place 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

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Recycling Waste 2024 Technology 78

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

On October 2, the Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Land Trust announced the appointment of Sarah Costlow as its new Vice President of Land Conservation. Costlow comes to ALT from her role as the Land Protection Director of the Western New York Land Conservancy where she led the organization’s land protection efforts.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Announce 2024 Award Winners [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: Outside Education, Experiences: Scovens Sisters Spark Students’ Stewardship Of Nature -- LancasterOnline: Mira Lloyd Dock Award Recognizes Marlisa Yoder-Bontrager For Tree Planting Efforts -- Energy Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

Individuals, families, and groups are invited to register for the 28th annual CleanWater Conservancy Watershed Cleanup Day in Centre County. Since 1997, event volunteers have removed more than 6 million pounds of waste from local roads, streams, sinkholes, and illegal dumpsites. Posted: April 2, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

On January 15, the Indiana County Conservation District announced the launch of a new tool for the submission of Chapter 102 (erosion and sedimentation control) and Chapter 105 (water obstruction and encroachment) permits to their office for review. According to Executive Director Douglas Beri Jr. , Click Here for a copy of the announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

Awardees include county conservation districts, environmental volunteer groups, educational institutions, municipalities, youth groups and a fire department. 28 Conservation Cornerstone Webinar On Climate-Smart Ag Through CARAT [PaEN] -- Sen. Follow SRBC on Twitter , visit them on YouTube.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Governor Josh Shapiro’s new $10 million Agriculture Innovation and Conservation Fund will help put solutions into practice in agriculture businesses to keep Pennsylvania a national and world agriculture leader.” In 2023-24, the Shapiro Administration increased the Department of Agriculture’s research funding, dedicating $1.5

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This webinar showcases Benton Foundry’s green initiatives that have significantly reduced energy consumption and waste. Participants will witness firsthand the facility’s energy conservation and pollution prevention practices in action and gain valuable insights on implementing similar strategies in their own operations.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

million In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $35 Million In Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects Funded -- WHYY: Philly’s FDR Park Gets Federal Grant For Stream And Wetland Restoration -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: What’s Next For The Chesapeake Bay? Million To Restore Delaware River Watershed, Including $7.3

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The affiliate will operate as a program of the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority. With this initiative, the Waste Authority has established the Litter & Solid Waste Advisory Committee. With this initiative, the Waste Authority has established the Litter & Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

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Recycling Waste 2024 Conservation 103

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2024

The certified contractor will process the hazardous wastes for proper disposal. More Upcoming Events Upcoming 2024 PRC household chemical collections will take place Aug. Posted: May 28, 2024] PA Environment Digest According to the U.S. 17 in Boyce Park, Allegheny County ; Sept. 7 in South Park, Allegheny County ; Sept.

Recycling 99

Recycling Waste 2024 Technology 99

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.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2024

Of Conservation Districts Awarded Nearly $37,000 To Support 21 District Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention Projects Call For Presentation Proposals: PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

23 -- Warren Times: Warren Conservation District Hosting Art Contest For Students In Grades K to 12 - Theme ‘May The Forest Be With You’ -- Warren Times: Nature Knows Best - DCNR Grant Program Aims To Convert Lawns To Native Meadows, Aid Pollinators -- Forests For Chesapeake Bay Update: Wasting Your Backyard Waste? 19 & Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Penn State Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program is hosting a two-part Food Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Training Series-- -- October 24 - Webinar: Building A Regional Coalition For Reducing Waste In The Food Industry, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Posted: October 22, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2024

Posted: July 13, 2024] PA Environment Digest Visit the US Geological Survey PA Water Science Cente r webpage for much more information on water data and tools available for Pennsylvania. ( Map: Updated USGS-DEP Drought Monitoring Tool.)

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2024

This plan makes changes to the June 15, 2024 DEP organizational chart. Bids/Proposals -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 17 PA Bulletin announcing Butler County is now accepting proposals for additional waste disposal, processing capacity for municipal waste generated in the county.

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Environmental Protection 2024 2026 Regulations 106

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 6030 ) -- DEP published notice in the September 21 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the proposed 2024 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan. This brings the total general water permits approved by the SRBC in 2024 to 212. DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Bucks County. (

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This year, Keep Erie County Beautiful partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to host the Pennsylvania Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup. Erie County proudly participates in the international coastal cleanup annually.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

The 2024 Environmental Advisory Council Virtual Conference was attended by a record 186 people who wanted to learn more about how people in other communities are tackling today's environmental issues. Consisting of three to seven members appointed by the local government, an EAC can undertake a variety of conservation projects.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- NOTICE: PA Environment Digest Is CLOSED TUESDAY For Election Day -- PA Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Walter Dam Reservoir In Carbon County PA Resources Council, Allegheny County Host Weekday Electronic Waste Recycling Collections During Mondays, Wednesdays In October Independence Conservancy Hosts Waste Tire Collection Events In Beaver, Washington Counties DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Sept.

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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

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

29 Webinar On Green Infrastructure And Salty Stormwater DEP Accepting Applications For 2023 Reimbursement For Waste Host Municipality Inspectors Applications Now Being Accepted For DEP County Recycling Coordinator Grants PA Resources Council: Resolve To Waste Less In 2024, PRC Has Lots Of Tools To Help Still Time To Enter!

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2024

At PRC we work hard every day to prevent waste and conserve the environment,” said PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. “We PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns, watershed and other initiatives.

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