Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In New York state, voters have a chance to enshrine environmental protections in their state constitution, which could revive a legal movement that flourished in the United States a half-century ago. Environmental Protection Agency and passed landmark environmental laws to protect air, land, and water.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 3031 ) PA Bulletin - April 26, 2025 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 77 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the April 26 PA Bulletin - pages 2996 to 3073. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We got some bad news this month: a federal court judge ruled in favour of Big Plastic’s self-serving arguments and against the government’s approach to regulating plastic pollution. But what does this mean for regulating plastics in Canada? Are single-use plastics still being banned in Canada? Well, it’s a bit complicated.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

. -- The Governors Office published an updated agency-by-agency Regulatory Agenda in the February 15 PA Bulletin that lists regulations in development, an estimated schedule of consideration and opportunities for public comments. Youll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2024

Council will also hear a presentation on critical and rare earth minerals recycling. Many have questions about the safety of these pipelines and how they will be regulated by the federal and state government. Huge holes remain in how pipelines are regulated in Pennsylvania (see Resource Links below). Read more here.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 7, 2024

Today, sales in California not only far exceed these targets, but ahead of schedule, because regulators in part underestimated how fast technology would improve. ). If there’s one thing that’s been tough for regulators to predict in setting industry-wide vehicle standards, it’s the pace and extent of innovation.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Even in California, where a tradition of stringent regulation has pushed the industry to innovate over the past 50 years, automakers are selling EVs at levels well above sales requirements. A global transition to electric transportation is underway and momentum is growing. The CMU findings are not an outlier.

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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

MAY 2, 2023

The Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center , in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Protection, has launched a new online searchable database of Pennsylvania recycled materials markets outlets. President, CEO of the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center. Bylone, Jr.,

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 6 PA Bulletin announcing it has disapproved an Act 2 Land Recycling Risk Assessment December 21 on remediation of soil and groundwater contamination at the American Refining Group, Inc. Refinery in the City of Bradford, McKean County. (

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The US Environmental Protection published notice it will hold a May 6 virtual hearing [if requested] on a proposed underground oil and gas wastewater injection well for enhanced recovery of oil and gas owned by Sandstone Development, LLC in Cyclone, Lafayette Township, McKean County.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2022

Wolf directed the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct an evaluation of how it regulates conventional oil and gas wells to prevent new abandoned wells, tighten review of permit transfers, review compliance with environmental safeguards and make recommendations for changes and actions, including criminal sanctions.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

DEP said the report did not demonstrate attainment of the site-specific Act 2 Land Recycling Standard. ( PA Bulletin, page 53 ) -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 6 PA Bulletin it is now accepting applications for Act 101 County Recycling Coordinator Grants. in Philadelphia. (

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E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

8, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ ANPRM Notice ”) addressing possible future regulation of pyrolysis and gasification units under the federal Clean Air Act (CAA). The EPA set Nov. 8, 2021, as the deadline to submit public comments.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

Permits -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 8 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Title V RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the Portland Power, LLC Power Plant at a public hearing set for July 10 for the facility located in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. ( Click Here to sign up.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the December 16 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of 2024 meetings of its advisory committees, boards and commissions and contact persons for each group in the December 16 PA Bulletin. All through its eNotice system.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester) has expressed significant concerns with the legislation and the capacity of the state to safely regulate all aspects of carbon sequestion from pipelines to injection wells. Read more here. Posted: November 19, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2024

Act 14 requires applicants to submit notices to municipalities and counties for air quality, water obstruction (Chapter 105), any permit issued under the Cleans Streams Law (including Chapter 102, stormwater, NPDES, many more), any solid waste and hazardous waste, land recycling and water allocation permits. Read more here. Montgomery County.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2024

Comments are due June 17. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 4 PA Bulletin announcing a May 29 hearing on the renewal of the Blythe Recycling and Demolition Landfill permit in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. ( Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2024

Permits -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 13 PA Bulletin inviting comments on its decision to deny an Individual Stormwater NPDES permit for the 63.86 Read more here. Monroe County. ( Indiana County in compliance with an operations plan approved by DEP Bureau of Mining Programs. ( Beaver County.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

The deadline for applications is December 31. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 20 PA Bulletin on changes to the list of companies certified to perform radon-related Activities. ( Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? All through its eNotice system.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 7674 ) Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 9 PA Bulletin of a January 9 hearing on a RACT III Title V Air Quality Permit for the Jessop Steel, LLC facility in Canton Township, Washington County. ( Indiana County. ( Greene County. ( Cents/Gallon To 74.1

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

DEP published a second notice formally rescinding the previous 2004 Environmental Justice Public Participation Policy. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 16 PA Bulletin the NPDES General Permit for Discharges from the Application of Pesticides (PAG-15) is now available.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Caprio Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with production wastewater to meet the Statewide Health Standards at the pad located in Apolacon Twp., Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Permits -- The Department of Environmental Protectio n published notice in the May 11 PA Bulletin inviting comments on an individual Stormwater Permit for the proposed Sugarloaf Logistics, LLC warehouse in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne Count y impacting Black Creek and Exceptional Value wetlands. ( Montour County. Montour County.

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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., Youll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the July 1 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed new General Permit Plan Approval covering Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flares (BAQ-GPA/GP-21). All through its eNotice system.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2025

The letter notes that funding cuts below fiscal year 2024 levels will undermine environmental protections that promote prosperity and human health of people across the country. State and local agencies have to invest significantly more funds beyond the statutory match requirements to meet their delegation commitments.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2025

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Sunoco Inc. PA Bulletin, page 2939 ) 2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 51 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. . Youll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2023

Deadline for comments July 17. -- Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 17 PA Bulletin of a July 27 hearing on East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 3269 ) -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 17 PA Bulletin announcing Richwoods Technology, Inc.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This TGD describes the process by which transporters of residual waste may comply with the Department's rules and regulations for developing a Transporter's Contingency Plan. Punxsutawney Compressor Station in Perry Township, Jefferson County. ( Cambria County. ( Cambria County. (

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2023

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 25 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Hazardous Sites Cleanup Order and Agreement with American Tinning & Galvanizing Company concerning the cleanup of wheelabrator dust pile at the Vallimont Site in Erie. ( Click Here to sign up.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the March 16 PA Bulletin -- -- The Governor’s Office published notice in the March 16 PA Bulletin of an updated Regulatory Agenda providing an agency-by-agency list of regulations under development. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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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. (

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 13 PA Bulletin it has received and is reviewing the Act 2 Land Recycling Final Report by Equitrans on the cleanup of soil around the conventional gas well that failed and resulted in the uncontrolled venting of 1.1 PA Bulletin, page 213 ) Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

On November 16, the Department of Environmental Protection announced that $21,600 of the $39,100 civil penalty arising from the former Cheswick coal-fired power plant demolition project in June will benefit Springdale Borough, Allegheny County. Cheswick Plant Environmental Redevelopment Group, LLC, Controlled Demolition, Inc.,

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