PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 16 PA Bulletin prohibiting the sale of electronic devices by Wiltronic Corp (IVIEW) as a result of violations of the Covered Device Recycling Act-- Pennsylvania’s electronics waste recycling law. ( Read more here. Read more here.

Recycling 80

Recycling Waste Law 2017 80

Legal Planet

APRIL 11, 2022

While appropriate strategies to cut transportation emissions may vary by country, the IPCC report notes that “electric vehicles powered by low emissions electricity offer the largest decarbonisation potential for land-based transport, on a life cycle basis” (Summary for Policy Makers, page 41).

Recycling 130

Recycling Electricity Government Climate Change 130

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 3070 ) Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Bahl Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater to meet the Statewide Health Standards at the pad located in Forks Twp., Clinton County; Spring Twp. Centre County and Hamilton Twp.,

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 2027 83

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2024

Council will also hear a presentation on critical and rare earth minerals recycling. In February, the Department of Environmental Protection published final technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities after six years of development. Read more here.

Recycling 109

Recycling Natural Gas Regulations 2016 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- EQT ARO LLC - H.Lyle Landon Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater to meet the Statewide Health Standards at the pad located in Cogan House Twp., Received Nov. 22, 2024, Issued April 25. ( Read more here. Lycoming County. (

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Waste 2025 2024 103

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2025

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Sunoco Inc. PA Bulletin, page 3176 ) 2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 59 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. . There is a 30 day public comment period from this publication. Read more here.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2025 Natural Resources 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Morgan K Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Notice of Intent to remediate soil contaminated by production wastewater to meet the Statewide Health Standards at the pad located in Armenia Twp., Read more here. Bradford County. ( Sullivan County. ( Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas 2025 Electricity Recycling 104

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Pennsylvania’s waste and recycling industry is teaming up with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to raise awareness about a growing epidemic of fires caused by the improper disposal of rechargeable batteries in recycling containers and trash bags.

Recycling 96

Recycling Waste Environmental Responsibility 2023 96

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 29, 2024

Oh and we got the law changed too, and after decades we have a new and better Canadian Environmental Protection Act. For decades, we have been told that the only way to fix this problem was to improve recycling. Unfortunately, evidence shows that recycling doesn’t work.

Recycling 140

Recycling Climate Change Government Law 140

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

CNX published notice it would be cleaning up the site under the Act 2 Land Recycling Program. ( 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 262 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. 1 Electricity Price Changes; Rates Will Vary From 8.4%

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas 2024 2027 Recycling 102

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2022

Old Lycoming Township was in danger of closing its recycling center due to persistent and very costly illegal dumping of non-recyclable materials at our recycling drop-off bins,” said Matt Aikey, township manager.

Recycling 57

Recycling Waste Carbon Dioxide Environmental Protection 57

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 851 ) Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for the Encina Fort Union LLC chemical plastics recycling facility proposed to be located in Point Township, Northumberland County. (

Environmental Protection 102

Environmental Protection Natural Gas Waste Regulations 102

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As of September 4, the source of a continuing oil discharge into the Allegheny River discovered August 16 in Sandycreek Township, Venango County is still a mystery, but efforts continue to contain the spill and investigate the source by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Environmental Protection.

2028 107

2028 Natural Gas Environmental Protection Electricity 107

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the April 8 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 8 PA Bulletin inviting comments on its intent to issue a Title V Air Quality permit for the Monessen Coke (Coal) Plant in Monessen, Westmoreland County. (

Environmental Protection 104

Environmental Protection 2017 Regulations 2016 104

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2023

The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to hold a June 5 hearing on legislation requiring environmental impact reports on certain electric generation, waste management, sewage treatment and other facilities that are a major source of air pollution proposed in already burdened communities.

Air Pollution 75

Air Pollution Waste Electricity Recycling 75

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 22 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed RACT 2 and 3 Air Quality Plans for the coal-fired Montour, LLC Steam Electric Station in Derry Township, Montour County. The next scheduled meeting is September 12. (

Environmental Protection 98

Environmental Protection Waste Regulations 2023 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware), Majority Chair House Environmental & Natural Resources Committee [ PDF of Article ] -- House Committee OKs Increase In Per Ton Recycling Fee To Support Local Recycling Programs, Waste Disposal Planning [PaEN] -- NextPittsburgh: Is Hyperlocal Recycling The Future?

Recycling 66

Recycling 2025 Conservation Waste 66

Legal Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Countries in key markets are accelerating their transportation decarbonization goals, which in turn is driving up demand for electric vehicles (EVs). Some demand is met—and will continue to be met—through mining of new materials, while a portion of demand is met through reusing and recycling recovered materials.

Law 130

Law 2022 Clean Energy Electricity 130

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. PA Bulletin, page 5665 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 200 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. . Read more here. Adams County. ( Greene County. (

Natural Gas 116

Natural Gas 2028 Electricity Fossil Fuels 116

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

2006 ) 2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 24 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. . PA Bulletin, page.1973 Received June 11, 2024, Issued Feb. 24, 2025. ( Greene County. ( PA Bulletin, page.2006 PA Bulletin, page.2006 Susquehanna County. (

2006 77

2006 2025 Natural Gas 2016 77

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The federal government will keep its promise to increase the availability and affordability of electric vehicles. Right now, people who want to replace their polluting gas or diesel vehicle with a fully electric one are stuck on waiting lists that can last years. You can learn more here. Find out more: stopthe413.ca.

2023 96

2023 Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Emissions 96

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8%

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Recycling 2023 Conservation 92

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

On January 10, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded 16 applicants more than $39.6 The 2022-2023 Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Pilot Grant also focuses on funding projects located in underserved and disproportionately impacted communities, such as Environmental Justice and Act 47-designated communities.

Electricity 79

Electricity Technology Technology 2023 79

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

On April 23, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $2.9 million to seven applicants for the PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program , which provides financial incentives and support for fleet owners and operators to reduce air pollution from their vehicle fleets.

Ground-Level Ozone 75

Ground-Level Ozone Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution Ozone 75

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

Of Agriculture: PA Senate Confirms Russell Redding To Serve As Secretary Of Agriculture -- Republicans On Senate Environmental Committee Report Out Bills To Narrow Grounds For Appealing DEP Actions, Stream Cleaning, Take ‘Protection’ Out Of The Dept.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Waste 109

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Interior is also studying structural modifications that would allow for the release water from Powell when the reservoir is low, a move that environmental groups in the basin have called for. Environmental Justice at the EPA. Puerto Rico Electric Grid Hearing. In context: The Bureau of Reclamation’s $4 Billion Drought Question.

2010 130

2010 Electricity Natural Resources Recycling 130

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For perspective, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) estimates the average cost to cap a well is $33,000. Solar development involves the installation of temporary structures that will feed our electric grid for decades. This places the burden of plugging abandoned wells on Pennsylvania taxpayers.

Clean Energy 85

Clean Energy Recycling Environmental Protection Waste 85

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

– Massive investments in climate solutions like renewable energy, electricity infrastructure, electric transportation, public transit and energy efficiency projects that create good, safe jobs across the country; – Banning the export of thermal coal; and. – Concrete action to tackle plastic pollution.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change Government 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin the final technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities is now available and effective. Chester County. (

Natural Gas 115

Natural Gas Air Pollution Recycling Environmental Protection 115

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a major amendment to the Chapter 102 permit for the Mariner East II Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline in West Goshen Township, Chester County. ( Cambria County. (

Air Pollution 111

Air Pollution Natural Gas Environmental Protection Recycling 111

The Energy Law

JULY 15, 2021

4] In West Virginia, Senate Bill 492, which went into effect on July 9, 2021, provides for the establishment and implementation of a program to decommission and reclaim wind and solar electrical generation facilities upon closure. [5]

2019 105

2019 Natural Resources Law 2021 105

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2024

Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, Felt Across Eastern PA; 4.0 National- $3.58

Carbon Dioxide 106

Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Earth Day Electricity 106

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2025

DEP Orders Energy Transfer/Sunoco Pipeline To Provide Clean Water On March 6, the Department of Environmental Protection issued an order to Energy Transfer/Sunoco to provide water to residents in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County affected by a leak in Energy Transfers 14-inch jet fuel/petroleum products pipeline. Read more here.

2025 102

2025 Natural Gas 2023 2024 102

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

On April 15, the Department of Environmental Protection announced 22 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state were recognized with the 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.

Recycling 89

Recycling Fossil Fuels Conservation Renewable Energy 89

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 200 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Read more here.

2024 109

2024 Natural Gas 2028 Waste 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection is hosting six regional engagement sessions on Climate Action for Environmental Justice Communities starting April 5 both in-person and virtual meetings.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Regulations 2023 97

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2022

On September 30, the Department of Environmental Protection announced $2.9 Environmental Protection Agency emissions tests. million in grant funding to replace old diesel trucks and school buses with zero- and low-emission vehicles. To date, the Wolf Administration has awarded more than $64 million statewide.

Nitrogen Oxides 57

Nitrogen Oxides Clean Energy Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Dioxide 57