The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has honored 21 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations throughout the state with Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. The projects were…
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Pennsylvania Crafts 10-Point Plan to Improve Permitting
As part of his budget testimony to his state’s Senate Appropriations Committee, Acting Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Richard Negrin shared a 10-point plan to improve the agency’s…
Pennsylvania Highlights Orphan Well Efforts During Haaland Visit
Last week, Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Richard Negrin hosted U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on a visit to the state to observe …
Pennsylvania Sets PFAS Maximum Contaminant Level
Pennsylvania on January 14 published its final Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) rule, setting limits of 14 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and 18 ppt for PFOS in drinking water.…
More Than a Third of States Sign on to Ambitious EV Action Plan
Last week, 17 states, the District of Columbia (DC), and Quebec agreed to a Multi-State Action Plan that aims to “translate commitment into action” by accelerating the market for zero-emission…
Several States Put Own Spin on America Recycles Week
This week, states found many innovative ways to mark the occasion of America Recycles Week: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection celebrated with Florida Recycles Week. Daily webinars provided educational…
Pennsylvania Livestreams Own Resident Peregrine Falcons
Year after year, peregrine falcons have made their home on the 15th floor of the Rachel Carson State Office Building in downtown Harrisburg, home of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental…
Pennsylvania Wins Hard-Fought Bid to Join RGGI and Adopt Carbon Pricing
On September 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) approved the regulation for Pennsylvania to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas…
Great Lakes States Urge Action on PFAS
In July, Governors of five Great Lakes states sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the PFAS Action Act and uniform national policy. Specifically, they…
Pennsylvania Moves Closer to Joining Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
This week, the Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board voted overwhelmingly to adopt a regulation that would have the state join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. While other actions must still be…
