On April 13, 2017, SB 624 was introduced to the Pennsylvania Senate. According to the Center for Coalfield Justice (CCJ), “SB 624 attempts to exempt predicted damage to streams from the Clean Streams Law for underground coal mine companies, creating an …
Earlier this week, an executive order was signed which pulled back numerous restrictions on fossil fuel extraction previously set in place by the Clean Power Plan. The current administration is claiming an end to the “War on Coal” and promising …
Approximately 50 people filled the West Newton VFW last night after the regular venue for West Newton Borough Council meeting exceeded capacity, unable to accommodate the overflow crowd. Chevron representatives in attendance discussed specifics regarding the right-of-way proposal presented to …
Chevron Appalachia, LLC has approached the borough of West Newton for a right-of-way agreement to establish a new surface water withdrawal from the Yough. According to two West Newton council members, Chevron has stated the surface withdrawal will provide up …
On Sunday, protestors of the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline were given wonderful news. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along with input from President Obama, decided not to grant the easement to cross under Lake Oahe in North Dakota, much …
Back in September, we discussed the connection between Sunoco’s proposed Mariner East II pipeline and the vigorously contested Dakota Access Pipeline. Both pipelines are owned by Energy Transfer, and if built, both would be operated by Sunoco Logistics. Although the …
Sunoco, L.P., owner and operator of the proposed Mariner East II natural gas pipeline project, has been granted an extension by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding the re-submission of their Chapter 105 and 102 permit applications. The …
A Sunoco Logistics pipeline ruptured on October 21st, spilling 55,000 gallons of gasoline into a tributary of the Loyalsock Creek which eventually connects with the Susquehanna River. As of Tuesday, PA Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) officials claim that “no …
The recent events in North Dakota regarding the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline have drawn national attention and stark criticism from citizens, environmental groups and elected officials alike. On September 3, a fever pitch was reached when Dakota Access guards moved …
Representatives from Spectra Energy, the PA Department of Environmental Protection, the Public Utility Commission and the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration gathered in Crabtree on Tuesday night to provide updates on the April 29th Texas Eastern pipeline explosion in Salem …
