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Illinois Pollution Control Board proposes universal waste rules for hazardous waste paints

Environmental News Bits

On March 20, 2025, the Board proposed first-notice rules concerning paint and paint-related waste (PPRW) that are hazardous waste. The rules would regulate hazardous waste PPRW as a universal waste.

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Environmental Quality Board Tables Vote On Accepting Petition For Study To Increase Setbacks From Shale Gas Wells Until Last Minute Comments Can Be Reviewed

PA Environment Daily

Letters Submitted To The Board -- April 2, 2025 letter from Marcellus Shale Gas Coalition -- April 4, 2025 letter from American Petroleum Institute - Pennsylvania -- April 7, 2025 letter from PA Independent Oil & Gas Association -- April 7, 2025 letter from PA Chamber of Business & Industry What Does Vote To Accept For Study Mean?

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Governor’s Updated Regulatory Agenda Includes Proposed Annual Permit Fee For Shale Gas Wells; Updated Conventional Waste Disposal and Coproduct Waste Regs.

PA Environment Daily

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 ]. The draft schedule has these regulations going to the EQB in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - February 8

PA Environment Daily

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- DEP published notice in the February 8 PA Bulletin it has scheduled a March 11 hearing on a proposed Air Quality Plan Approval permit covering new air pollution control equipment to be installed at the Harmon Creek Natural Gas Processing Plant in Smith Township, Washington County. (

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Environmental Council Of The States, Other State Organizations Write Congress About The Importance Of Federal Funding To State Agencies Implementing Federal Programs

PA Environment Daily

Click Here for a copy of the letter. On February 28, ECOS also issued this statement on the reported 65% cut to the US Environmental Protection Agencys budget-- States carry out more than 90% of the nations federal environmental laws in communities around the U.S.,

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Posted: February 16, 2025] PA Environment Digest 18 - Energy Industry And Its Impacts On Freshwater Resources [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension To Host Feb. Of Environmental Professionals Inviting Presentation Proposals For Annual Conference Sept. Of Environmental Professionals Inviting Presentation Proposals For Annual Conference Sept.

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China’s Waste Ban Exposes Missing Links in Recycling

Vermont Law

In 2018, the world entered a municipal waste management crisis. recyclable materials, most notably plastic waste and unsorted paper. China also required stricter pre-shipment inspections to enforce existing laws, such as the import ban on electronic waste (e-waste). China’s waste ban has created backlogs worldwide.