On December 18, nine states and the District of Columbia announced their intent to design a regional market-based proposal to shrink greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. The proposal,…
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Energy Company Remedies Air Violations at Natural Gas Facilities in Six States
On November 1, three states and two federal agencies announced a settlement agreement with midstream energy company MPLX LP (MPLX) to strengthen air pollution controls at natural gas processing plants…
Pennsylvania Establishes Multi-Agency Action Team to Address PFAS Concerns
Pennsylvania has established a multi-agency PFAS Action Team to address growing national concerns surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These man-made chemicals persist in the environment and the human body,…
ECOS Member Spotlight: Patrick McDonnell
Two Minutes with Patrick McDonnell, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection How long have you been Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)? What’s your best…
Pennsylvania Helps Improve School Laboratory Chemical Safety
With the new school year approaching, 11 schools in seven Pennsylvania counties are protecting students’ safety by improving management of laboratory chemicals in a 2017-18 Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign led…
Pennsylvania Invests $92 Million in Water Infrastructure Projects in 13 Counties
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has announced the investment of $92 million for 19 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and nonpoint source projects across 13 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority…
Pennsylvania Recognizes Green Ribbon Schools for Promoting Stewardship
This week, several members of the Pennsylvania Wolf Administration joined environmental and educational advocates at the state Capitol to honor Mt. Lebanon High School and Wexford Elementary School for their…
Case Studies on State-Level Risk Communication of PFAS and HABs
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and harmful algal blooms (HABs) are two priority contaminants that states struggle to communicate the risks of. Most state environmental and health agencies have oversight…
Pennsylvania Accepting Applications for First ‘Driving PA Forward’ Grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will begin accepting grant applications to replace, repower, or retrofit fleet diesel-powered trucks, buses, and other vehicles and equipment under the Pennsylvania State…
Pennsylvania, Federal Agencies Settle with Natural Gas Company over Air Violations
This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. EPA, and U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with MarkWest Liberty Midstream Resources, LLC and Ohio Gathering Company, LLC (MarkWest)…
