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EPA and Army Corps revert back to pre-2015 definition of “waters of the United States”

Meghan Keely2021-09-23T19:36:20-04:00September 23rd, 2021|

The switch follows an August 30 order from a U.S. District Court, which remanded and vacated the definition of WOTUS promulgated by the Trump administration in 2020.

With IRRC approval, RGGI clears final regulatory hurdle

Meghan Keely2021-09-13T19:31:47-04:00September 13th, 2021|

Although the legislature will attempt to block implementation via a concurrent resolution disapproving the rulemaking, it’s more likely that the courts will ultimately decide the fate of the Governor Wolf's unilateral effort to impose a tax on CO2 emissions.

Just the Facts: API Study on Oil and Natural Gas in Pennsylvania

Danielle Boston2021-09-09T20:33:56-04:00September 9th, 2021|

Study shows that Pennsylvania Oil and Natural Gas Industry Generated 9.7 Percent of State’s GDP & 6.1 of Total Employment

PEDF litigation appears to be nearing the last stage

Meghan Keely2021-08-19T18:19:04-04:00August 19th, 2021|

The constitutionality of using Oil and Gas Lease Fund money for at least some operating expenses of environmental agencies must still be resolved.

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Executive Power Grab = Devastating Policy for Pennsylvania Energy Producers & Communities

Danielle Boston2021-08-19T18:19:19-04:00August 17th, 2021|

Pennsylvania’s medical and public health landscape changed dramatically on March 16, 2020, when Gov. Tom Wolf ordered “non-essential” businesses in the Commonwealth to close due increasing COVID-19 cases.

PHMSA issues advisory bulletin on minimizing natural gas releases from pipeline facilities

Meghan Keely2021-08-19T18:19:28-04:00August 5th, 2021|

The bulletin reminds owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities of a self-executing mandate from the PIPES Act of 2020.

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