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The Department of EnvironmentalProtection invites comments on a new State Only Minor Air Quality Operating Permit for the continued operation of the ETC Northeast Pipeline LLC [Energy Transfer] Revolution NaturalGas Cryogenic Processing Plant in Salem Township, Washington County. ( million to DEP.
On March 10, Mom Clean Air Force , local partners and community members announced they will be testifying against MarkWest Energy's application for a third expansion to its cryogenic facilities at the Harmon Creek Gas Processing Plant, Smith Township, Washington County. Photo: The Energy Age Blog and Marcellus Air.)
But just in case there was any doubt, UCS crunched the numbers to compare the different types of school buses from gasoline and diesel-powered option, to naturalgas, electric and yes – even propane. The infrastructure law allows for some of the funds to be used for other types of buses including naturalgas or propane-powered buses.
This testimony was presented by Sarah Martik , Executive Director of the Center for Coalfield Justice based in Washington County, at a March 11 hearing by the DEP Office of Environmental Justice on an Air Quality Permit for the expansion of the MarkWest Energy's Harmon Creek NaturalGas Processing Plant in Smith Township, Washington County.
On January 11, 2024, the Department of EnvironmentalProtection approved a permit for the Catalyst Energy, Inc. oil and gas wastewater injection well in Keating Township, McKean County over the objections of the residents of the community of nearby Cyclone. 26 to Nov.
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Families need protection from the petrochemical industry’s harmful airpollution and planned expansion that impacts health, contributes to climate change, and perpetuates environmental injustices."
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As a result, all parties agreed in a voluntary settlement that Bradford County Real Estate Partners would have to apply for a new air quality permit before moving ahead with the project. Photo: WNEP - NaturalGas Plant coming To Bradford County.) Click Here for a copy of the settlement. O’Neill, PennFuture Senior Attorney.
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Shapiro made as Attorney General to advance commonsense measures that prioritize public health and safety and ensure the naturalgas industry is performing its work in line with the highest standards. The grand jurors also issued recommendations on how we could protect public health and safety in Pennsylvania.
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Sadly, the oil and gas industry has created a threatening gas leak in our collective house, and it has refused to take responsibility for it, leaving our children’s health to suffer the consequences. We urge the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) to defend our children and get the oil and gas industry to clean up its mess.
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DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and states were preempted from “prescribing and/or enforcing safety standards and practices for interstate naturalgas pipeline or storage facilities” by federal law. Wells serving these fields are regulated as conventional oil and gas wells by DEP.
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