Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 1, 2023

While the agency has failed to update the rule as required under the Clean Air Act, last year, EPA identified 23 “elevated cancer risk” commercial sterilizers and is currently working to inform communities and work with state regulators and the facilities to decrease emissions. But much more is needed. And what about cumulative impacts?

2016 245

2016 Regulations Clean Air Act Ozone 245

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2024

During complaint investigations and regular and after-hours odor patrols, from November 2022 through February 2024, there were at least 70 occasions where representatives of the Department detected landfill gas and/or leachate odors offsite and were able to attribute them to Keystone. Posted: April 1, 2024] PA Environment Digest

Air Pollution 94

Air Pollution Pollution Control Environmental Protection Waste 94

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

XTO) [ExxonMobil] and Hilcorp Energy Company (Hilcorp) , agreed to resolve alleged Clean Air Act and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act violations involving their oil and gas production operations in Pennsylvania. In separate agreements, XTO Energy Inc. DEP Announce $5.275 Million In Penalties, Plus $1.4

Clean Air Act 76

Clean Air Act Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas 76

Capaccio

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

under the Air Pollution Control regulations 310 CMR 7.00. This amendment regulates certain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in the following end-uses: refrigeration, air conditioning/chillers, aerosol propellants, and foam. 6) unless an exemption is provided for the end-use as listed in 310 CMR 7.76(7).

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

facility, now the Shell Petrochemical plant: DEP issued a deficiency letter on February 6, 2024 on the Final Report demonstrating remediation of soil and groundwater contamination met Statewide Health and Site-Specific Standards for the facility located in Potter Township, Beaver County. Greene County. ( Philadelphia. ( Allegheny County. (

Air Pollution 113

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2024 Recycling 113

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

DEP said it has the statutory authority in the 1995 law that created the agency, the state Air Pollution Control Act and other laws to establish grant and funding programs to implement the Plan. Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Priority Plan is available online. Visit DEP’s Priority Climate Action Plan webpage for more information.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Renewable Energy 108

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

Tioga Compressor Station: DEP is inviting comments on Air Quality Plan Approval for installation of air pollution control equipment to comply with RACT III requirements for the station located in Farmington Twp., You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Tioga County. ( Greene County. (

Natural Gas 118

Natural Gas Air Pollution Recycling Pollution Control 118

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2024

She has also held positions at Sierra Club, Trout Unlimited, and Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and holds a master’s degree in environmental pollution control.

2006 121

2006 Conservation Environmental Protection Pollution Control 121

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

9 Household Chemical Collection Event Sponsored By PPG & Pittsburgh Penguins; Last Of The Season [PaEN] -- Environmental Quality Board To Consider Proposed Spill Notification Regulation; Blasting; NOx & VOC Corrections Nov. Posted: November 3, 2024] PA Environment Digest 12 [PaEN] -- PA Assn. 26 to Nov.

Air Pollution 49

Air Pollution Natural Gas Electricity 2025 49

Renewable + Law

DECEMBER 22, 2020

On December 21, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) set forth its plans to amend the state’s clean air rules to adopt Low-Emission Vehicles (LEV) and Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) standards, known as the Clean Cars Minnesota rule. If approved, the rule would apply to new passenger cars and light trucks beginning in 2024.

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Greenhouse Pollution Control Air Pollution Electricity 40

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

On August 14, 2024, CNX Resources released a report titled “ Initial Results are in: Radical Public-Private Collaboration Demonstrating CNX Natural Gas Development Poses No Public Health Risks.” At the end of August 2024, there were 13,098 active shale gas wells in the state on 3,360 well pads, with an average of 50 wells added each month.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Regulations Air Pollution 113

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 25, 2021

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. By January 1, 2022, MDE must adopt regulations that establish license eligibility criteria, minimum training standards, license terms, and fees for license applications and renewals. cents per barrel.

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Law 2021 Recycling Regulations 52

Corp Watch

MARCH 8, 2024

Issued on: 09/01/2024 - 17:26 2 min Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. *in in 2022 References: Gigantic sleaze scandal winds up as former Elf oil chiefs are jailed - Total to pay $15 mln to settle US false claims case Six Texas Oil Refineries Are Among the Nation’s Worst Benzene Polluters, Data Shows Total to pay $2.9 Total to pay $2.9

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Oil Giant's AFCON Sponsorship Denounced as Plot to Set Off Carbon Bombs Across Africa Common Dreams PaulaR Wed, 01/17/2024 - 14:46 Friday, January 12, 2024 Read more Brett Wilkins "As Africans, we need to show TotalEnergies the red card," said one climate campaigner. BRETT WILKINS Jan 12, 2024 4 Corporation TotalEnergies S.E.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Million In Grants To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments To Switch To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp. York County Receives $5.8 25, Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster. to 3:00 p.m. -- Our Pocono Waters Hosts Sept.

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 111

Corp Watch

JANUARY 2, 2024

in 2022 References: Gigantic sleaze scandal winds up as former Elf oil chiefs are jailed - Total to pay $15 mln to settle US false claims case Six Texas Oil Refineries Are Among the Nation’s Worst Benzene Polluters, Data Shows Total to pay $2.9 million in fines and upgrade pollution controls at its 240,000 b/d Port Arthur, Tex.,

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency on July 5 imposed new regulations meant to control their hazardous emissions, including benzene, mercury, lead, and arsenic. The public health risk is unacceptable, and so we are asking the D.C. Click Here for a copy of the lawsuit.

Air Pollution 110

Air Pollution Pollution Control Environmental Protection Regulations 110

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Note: In December, 2022, DEP finalized regulations reducing volatile organic compounds and methane from existing conventional and unconventional oil and gas facilities. The conventional regulations were challenged in Commonwealth Court by conventional oil and gas operators. Read more here.

Regulations 112

Regulations Air Pollution Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 112

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2023

ORSANCO is an interstate pollution control agency for the Ohio River that works on behalf of eight signatory member states to improve water quality through monitoring, assessment, and public information programs that ensure the Ohio River is safe for recreation, drinking and industrial supplies.

Clean Water Act 98

Clean Water Act 2009 Pollution Control Natural Resources 98

Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Vietnamese blogger who filmed chemical spill protests released from prison Radio Free Asia PaulaR Wed, 01/17/2024 - 14:44 Thursday, January 11, 2024 Read more Nguyen Van Hoa was arrested in 2017 following massive demonstrations against a Taiwan-owned steel plant. By RFA Vietnamese 2024.01.11 USA: Formosa Plastics Corp.,

2016 52

2016 Air Pollution 2017 Waste 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Pennsylvania Clean Water Academy has released two new free educational courses on Principles Of Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration and using the new 2024 Integrated Water Quality Report viewer. This approach has wide applicability to understanding and responding to a variety of watershed alterations, not just legacy sediment.

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2024 Clean Water Act Conservation Pollution Control 105

Acoel

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Robert B. In Shirley, individual Republican legislators and various entities associated with two coal-fired power plants challenged a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) greenhouse gas control regulation. McKinstry, Jr. and John C.

Natural Resources 52

Natural Resources Greenhouse Pollution Control Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The petitioners argue in detail-- “Establishing setback requirements as outlined in this Petition would constitute a valid exercise of the EQB’s authority granted by the Oil and Gas Act, the Air Pollution Control Act, and the Clean Streams Law, discussed in this in turn. Read more here. ] Other photos Courtesy of The Energy Age Blog.)

Natural Gas 119

Natural Gas Toxic Substances Control Act Air Pollution Natural Resources 119

PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Shapiro And The Shale Gas Company CNX -- TribLive: Many West Deer Residents Calling For More Stringent Regulations On Shale Gas Drilling In Allegheny County -- TribLive: Indiana Twp. Posted: May 26, 2024] PA Environment Digest Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Electricity 2024 81

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2024

Keep PA Beautiful 2024 Summit For Community Stewardship In Scranton Oct. Posted: July 14, 2024] PA Environment Digest Plans Youghiogheny River Rafting Trip July 28 -- Tom Ridge Environmental Center In Erie Hosts Aug. 17-18 In King Of Prussia -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Loving The Land Through Working Forests Conference Sept.

Nuclear Power 85

Nuclear Power 2024 Carbon Dioxide Conservation 85

Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 3, 2021

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. EPA Denied Petitions Seeking TSCA Regulation of Chemicals in Cigarettes and Cosmetics.

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2021 Toxic Substances Control Act 2020 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2024

Keep PA Beautiful 2024 Summit For Community Stewardship In Scranton Oct. Farmer -- Dept. of Agriculture Starts Accepting Applications For Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grants July 22, Deadline Sept. 16-17 [PaEN] -- Darby Creek Valley Assn.

Conservation 104

Conservation Nuclear Power 2024 Electricity 104

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

12 On Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Reductions; Hydrogen Hubs [PaEN] -- WHYY: ‘No Seat At The Table:’ Why Environmental Justice Activists Like Zulene Mayfield Fear Republican Presidential Win -- Environmental Quality Board To Consider Proposed Spill Notification Regulation; Blasting; NOx & VOC Corrections Nov.

Conservation 111

Conservation Air Pollution Recycling Natural Gas 111

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2024

Public Roads In 84 Municipalities In PA, One County In NY Are Being Used As Disposal Areas For Wastewater [PaEN] -- TribLive: Many West Deer Residents Calling For More Stringent Regulations On Shale Gas Drilling In Allegheny County -- The Energy Age Blog: Federal Radioactive Oil & Gas Waste Exemption History -- PennLive: 2 Men Charged With Stealing (..)

Waste 109

Waste Natural Gas 2024 Pollution Control 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Shapiro And The Shale Gas Company CNX -- TribLive: Many West Deer Residents Calling For More Stringent Regulations On Shale Gas Drilling In Allegheny County -- TribLive: Indiana Twp. Rezoning Would Accommodate Fracking Off Route 910 In Westmoreland County -- TribLive: Natural Gas Well Fracking Plans On Hold In Indiana Twp.

Conservation 106

Conservation 2024 Waste Natural Gas 106

ESA

MAY 31, 2023

In this issue: Supreme Court dramatically shrinks Clean Water Act’s reach Biden administration must now rework recent Clean Water Act regulations. Courts Supreme Court decision about California’s pork regulations could impact state climate regulations. That regulation must now be reworked in light of the Supreme Court ruling.

2023 98

2023 Clean Water Act Natural Resources Climate Change 98

ESA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Biden administration proposed repealing Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. USFWS and NOAA Fisheries : The Trump administration had finalized two regulations that narrowly defined critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act and provided exclusions for economic impact, national security and outdoor recreation.

2021 98

2021 Endangered Species Act Technology Technology 98

ESA

MAY 15, 2023

Courts Supreme Court decision about California’s pork regulations could impact state climate regulations. The Obama Administration finalized a similar regulation, known as the Clean Power Plan, in 2015, but red state attorneys general challenged the rule in the courts and the Trump administration ultimately withdrew the regulation.

2023 92

2023 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Ocean 92

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Nor was it successful in stifling California’s own, multifaceted pollution control, climate change and public health initiatives. can more effectively eviscerate federal environmental statutes and regulations.

Endangered Species Act 130

Endangered Species Act Clean Air Act 2025 Pollution Control 130