PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 21 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed interim Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act response at the Tub Mill Farm and Clearview Farm waste site in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County. ( Posted: December 20, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 26, 2024

I’m honored to announce the winners of Ocean Conservancy’s 2024 Photo Contest. Without further ado, I present your 2024 Ocean Conservancy Photo Contest winners! Nicholas DeNezzo 2024 Ocean Conservancy Photo Contest Judge Love ocean content? This year, we decided to let the Ocean Conservancy team get in on the fun, too.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Minerals like lithium, nickel, graphite, and cobalt are too often mined and processed in ways that contribute to harming communities and ecosystems, while the batteries often face wasteful end-of-life disposal.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 30, 2024

MLB’s Green Teams are back for the 2024 Series, setting an example on recycling with an expected diversion of over 75 tons of waste from landfills. Read the full story at E+E Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Received October 10, Issued October 24, 2024. ( Luzerne County covering the installation of 14 nonroad engines for no more than 12 months.

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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.

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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. Related Article: -- Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program Hosting 2-Part Food Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Training Series [PaEN] [Posted: October 24, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The IFO projects another $100 million drop in revenue in calendar year 2024 fee revenue from 2022 to $170 million. As of October 18, DEP received 408 shale gas permit applications in the first 42 weeks of 2024. million-- a nearly $100 million decrease from $178.9 Read more here. 30 Webinar - It’s Scary Out Here!

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 12, 2024

If we don’t put the brakes on, plastic use is slated to double by 2050 and waste will nearly triple by 2060. Continuing with the status quo also leaves communities nearest to plastic production and waste facilities to suffer the most—including Indigenous communities. Big problems require big solutions.

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Schuylkill Keep It Pretty is supported by the Schuylkill County Commissioners and is in partnership with the Schuylkill Office of Solid Waste & Recycling. Schuylkill Keep It Pretty is dedicated to cleaning up litter and educating communities on litter prevention, solid waste management, recycling and waste reduction.

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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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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Related Articles - Waste/Recycling/Litter: -- DEP Discovers Wastewater Release At Bear Lake Properties Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In Warren County During Routine Inspection [PaEN] -- DEP Awards $18.9 Visit the Penn State Extension webpage to learn more about many other educational opportunities.

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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. The notice said to contact the DEP Northwest Regional Waste Management Program-- Christina Wilhelm-- at: ra-epnwrowasteprog@pa.gov. ( The notice looked like it was photocopied from an original document. Schuylkill County. Allegheny County. (

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 8, 2025

Relying on market dynamics alone risks wasted materials, unsafe and unregulated dismantling, and a lack of accountability for proper disposal. In the 2024 California legislative session, both houses passed SB 615, but it was vetoed by Governor Newsom, due to concerns related to administrative costs of implementing the regulation.

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Note: So far in 2024, DEP has issued 823 notices of violation to conventional oil and gas well owners for abandoning their wells, a routine business practice to avoid plugging liability. They are not functioning at the level they need, they are not funded at the level they need and they are not staffed at the level they need.

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Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Supplement to: THE TOXIC DIVIDE: INTERNATIONAL WASTE DUMPING AND THE FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY By Christine Paul This blog is a supplement to an original article published by Vermont Journal of Environmental Law, Vol. 13] Waste management remains problematic even after the laws promulgation.[14] 26 Issue 2. million people.[3]

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

The comment must relate directly to a topic that is listed on the June 13, 2024 meeting agenda for consideration by the board. 10:00 am on June 11, 2024). Individual public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Written comments will be shared with TAB members, but will not be posted to the DEP website.

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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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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 27, 2023

At the international and federal levels, significant progress was made on climate action, plastic waste, toxic chemicals and biodiversity conservation. Looking forward to 2024, we expect the federal government will make progress on efforts that are already underway and deliver real results.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For DEP, the Agenda includes a proposed regulation establishing an annual permit fee for shale gas wells [ Read more here ] and updated waste management regulations covering conventional oil and gas operations [ Read more here ]. Read more here. Lancaster County. (

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

“America Recycles Day reminds us that we have opportunities to improve our world every day – wasting less, reusing, and recycling,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. PRC is proud to help Pennsylvanians become environmental stewards by teaching government, businesses, and residents to waste less each day.” “An

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Thank you to the following partners: Wawa, Kings Tavern, The Little Chef, AJ Blosenski/ Waste Connections, The Marriott in Coatesville, White Glove of Exton, Turkey Hill, Animated Brewing, and Chop House Grille. Submitted by Beth Intoccia) [Posted: November 13, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2025

The Conference will bring together scientists, public health experts, industry leaders, and advocacy groups to explore the latest research and insights on unconventional oil and gas development, its environmental impact and associated health risks, and community wins and responses.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Contact Fairmount Park Conservancy, Jose Duenas at eduenas@myphillypark.org or (215) 607-3487. -- 2024 Campaign Sign Recycling Event, Delaware County - Friday, November 8 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Rose Tree County Park.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2025

Pennsylvanias first-ever Litter Action Plan, announced by the Governors Office in 2021 called for education and outreach strategies to ensure all Pennsylvanians know littering is unacceptable and there are better ways to manage their waste. Keep Pennsylvania Beautifuls Open Your Eyes to Litter book series answers that call.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

On June 7, the Better Path Coalition reported the Department of Environmental Protection has removed the co-product category from its waste disposal reporting database for conventional oil and gas well owners, according to documents the Coalition received in response to a Right-To-Know request. have gotten easier.

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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. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

BRADS is a construction and demolition waste landfill, currently operating off of Burma Road just East of St. The renewal application requests that DEP allow BRADS to continue accepting construction/ demolition waste for an additional 10 years. Currently, the department has two applications under review for the facility.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection and Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association are sponsoring trash disposal, free of charge or at a reduced rate for registered program participants, at participating landfills from April 1 through April 30, with prior approval. Events must be registered to receive free cleanup supplies.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2024

On August 14, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection issued notices of violation to 16 owners of 5,374 conventional oil and gas wells for failing to submit annual production, waste generation/disposal and well integrity reports over multiple years, according to DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 8345 ) Read more here. -- DEP published notice in the December 21 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed interim Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act response at the Tub Mill Farm and Clearview Farm waste site in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County. ( Snowden at dsnowden@pa.gov or (717) 783-8846. Centre County. (

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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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Real Climate

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Much of that effort was wasted. Fig 3 from Blackport et al (2024). A new paper, Blackport et al (2024) makes it extremely clear that this masking step is essential for the regions looked at by Cohen et al, and without it, the trends are compromised. The demonstration of this is shown on the right. Cohen et al., Cohen, J.A.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2024

A survey I conducted of 2024 sponsorships across the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, and WNBA reveals more than 60 sponsorship deals with high-polluting companies. The Giants meanwhile were the recipient of the 2022 “Green Glove Award,” which celebrates the team with the “highest waste diversion rate.” Take my hometown ball club.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2024

The Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program will hold an in-person training day and tour July 16 on Food Waste Reduction and Upcycling at the Penn State Berks Janssen Conference Center, 4150 Janssen Drive in Wyomissing, Berks County from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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