Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 22, 2024

Earth Day began under the Nixon Administration in 1970 as a day to support environmental protection and has grown to include nations and communities around the world in appreciation of Mother Earth. Leading up to Earth Day this year, I’ve been reflecting on the meaning and purpose of the annual celebration.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

She holds a PhD in environmental health engineering from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, was a policy fellow at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and has also worked for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Nanotech

APRIL 1, 2025

The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (MBEP) will consider the Maine Department of Environmental Protections (MDEP) December 2024 proposed rule regarding products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during its April 7, 2025, meeting.

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Nanotech

JANUARY 8, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule on December 12, 2024, that would partially waive the 2024 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement and revise the associated percentage standard under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program due to a shortfall in cellulosic biofuel production.

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Nanotech

MARCH 27, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on March 14, 2025, extending the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance reporting deadline for the 2024 compliance year.

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 22, 2025

By removing the environmental assessment requirements, Premier Ford is revealing his government’s pave-it-over approach that prioritizes harmful infrastructure projects over environmental protection. Background information: York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Ltd. in Dresden, Ont.

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Nanotech

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA Proposes To Add 16 PFAS And 15 PFAS Categories To The TRI List Of Chemicals: The U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources are now accepting applications for internships in Harrisburg and at a variety of locations around Pennsylvania. Posted: December 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest The deadline to apply is January 13.

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Nanotech

MARCH 14, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intent to reconsider the May 3, 2024, rule amending the procedural framework rule for conducting risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (2024 Risk Evaluation Framework Rule). On March 10, 2025, the U.S.

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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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Nanotech

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

On November 13, 2024, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

During a routine inspection on November 27, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a violation to Stonehaven Energy MGT Co. The Latshaw 9 conventional well was first issued a permit as a waste injection well by DEP on June 10, 2014 and by the US Environmental Protection Agency on June 28, 2016.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Received October 10, Issued October 24, 2024. ( . -- DEP published notice in the November 16 PA Bulletin announcing it had approved a GP-11 Air Quality Permit for the Amazon Data Center in Salem Twp., Luzerne County covering the installation of 14 nonroad engines for no more than 12 months.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

injection well site on October 23, 2024 and found site construction was nearly complete, with the exception of several items , specifically a portion of the containment barrier wall and liner were not finished, according to DEP’s inspection report. “It in January, 2024. Click Here for a copy of the temporary supersedeas order. [

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Events scheduled from March 1 through May 31 receive free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests provided by support from the Department of Environmental Protection and PennDOT, as supplies last. Resource Link: -- Keep PA Beautiful News: 2024 Annual Report; Registration Open For Pick Up Pennsylvania! Volunteer Awards!

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2024

in January, 2024. Residents said both DEP and the US Environmental Protection Agency ignored the history of significant conventional oil and gas well drilling in the area, pointing to more than 100 wells around the proposed injection well site they felt would not provide a secure disposal area for the wastewater. Read more here.

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Vorys Law

DECEMBER 23, 2024

13, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed draft 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges (MSGP). On Friday, Dec. The MSGP is a general permit that regulates stormwater discharges from various industrial facilities.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This brings the total general water permits approved by the SRBC in 2024 to 274. Read more here. At a related event announcing a new PA Permit Fast Track Program, Gov. Duie Pyle - Claysburg Trucking Transfer Terminal: DEP invites comments on an Individual NPDES Stormwater Permit for this 20.95 acre project in Greenfield Twp., Blair County. (

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

in State College starting at 10:00 a.m.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

billion in clean energy tax credits as of May 2024. Nearly $5 billion in federal grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s 2024 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program is also a source of the influx of clean energy funding. million in early December 2024.

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Nanotech

APRIL 11, 2025

As reported in our April 1, 2025, blog item, the Maine Board of Environmental Protection (MBEP) was scheduled to consider the Maine Department of Environmental Protections (MDEP) December 2024 proposed rule regarding products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during its April 7, 2025, meeting.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, progress at the provincial level was mixed, with the roll-out of extreme anti-environmental policies in Alberta and some other provinces. Nonetheless, there was significant progress made in re-protecting the Greenbelt and reining in sprawl in Ontario.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Join PA Sea Grant and the Department of Environmental Protection for the upcoming Pennsylvania Lake Erie Environmental Forum webinar on Groundwater and Climate Change on November 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Interested in understanding how climate change affects our groundwater and what it means for the environment and economy?

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

On December 4, the Department of Environmental Protection announced grant awards totaling $600,000 to 12 community organizations across Pennsylvania through the new Pennsylvania Engaging New Voices on Environmental Justice program. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice Government-To-Government grant.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Special guests will include representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection and America250PA. “We The Litter Hawk Youth Award program was created with funding provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. All winners and their families, guardians and teachers are welcome to attend.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

On April 9, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has reviewed and acted on more than 9,000 permit applications and ensured those permits were enforced properly by conducting more than 28,000 inspections of regulated facilities.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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. ( DEP last extended the permits on May 25.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Snowden at dsnowden@pa.gov or (717) 783-8846. formal notice ) Permits -- Confer I, LLC - 116 Acre Confer Solar Energy Facility: DEP invites comments on an Individual NPDES Stormwater Permit for the project impacting Little Fishing Creek (High Quality) and potentially threatened or endangered bats in Walker Twp., Centre 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

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In McKean County Until Hearing On Full Supersedeas [PaEN] -- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Volunteer Laurie Barr Leads Hunt For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells In Pennsylvania - By Ad Crable [PaEN] -- FracTracker Alliance Announces 2024 Community Sentinel Award Recipients To Be Honored Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a February 6 hearing on the Title V-RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the Pixelle Specialty Solutions, LLC plant in Spring Grove, York County. ( Posted: December 27, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 8491 ) -- Republic Environmental Systems (PA) LLC - Hazardous, Residual Waste Storage, Treatment Facility: DEP invites comments on the renewal of the waste permit for the facility located in Hatfield Twp., acre solar energy facility in Porter Twp., Huntingdon County. ( Montgomery County. (

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Noon to 1:00 p.m. -- Jessica Shirley , Acting Secretary, PA Department of Environmental Protection -- Dr. Brian Regli, Ph.D. Posted: September 23, 2024] PA Environment Digest The webinars include-- -- October 7: Kickoff – 2035 Drawdown: Discussion of Partnerships & Emissions Reduction Strategies to Support 2035 Goals.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 21 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the proposed designation of areas in Pennsylvania not meeting the health-based national standard for particulate matter (PM2.5). in February 2024. Posted: December 20, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Visit Board webpage for options on joining the meeting remotely. Contact: Laura Griffin laurgriffi@pa.gov or (717) 772-3277.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Classified by the Department of Environmental Protection as a high-quality, cold-water stream, the creek is part of the Juniata River Watershed, which provides recreation and clean drinking water to millions of people. Posted: November 25, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

She and her team of volunteers have found more than 1,000 lost and unplugged oil and gas wells, which they promptly reported to the state Department of Environmental Protection. She’s also been sued twice and chased from oil and gas rigs on public lands. They are dysfunctional” (Reprinted from Chesapeake Bay Journal.)

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