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Regulatory News: DEP Approves Bedford County Landfill"s Environmental Assessment Evaluation of the Proposed Expansion Moves to Technical Review Stage HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection has approved the first phase in its evaluation of the proposed Sandy Run Landfill expansion in Broad Top Township, Bedford County. By approving the environmental assessment, DEP now moves to the technical review phase in its evaluation of the project that would expand the landfill by 22.3 acres and extend its life expectancy by nearly 10 years. Read More Saul Ewing: EPA Promulgates Effluent Limitations Guidelines for the Construction and Development Point Source Category For years, EPA has periodically published effluent guidelines under the Clean Water Act setting forth limitations consistent with the statutory requirements of applying best practicable control technology, best control technology for conventional pollutants, new source performance standards and pretreatment standards for categories of sources. On December 1, 2009, EPA published limitations for the construction and development ("C&D") category that become effective February 1, 2010. 74 Fed. Reg. 62995-63058... Read More PRESS RELEASE - ARM Opens Virginia Office Hershey, PA – ARM Group Inc, a consulting firm providing geotechnical, geophysical, environmental, and renewable energy services, has opened a new office in Richmond, Virginia. The Virginia office is managed by Kenneth E. Bannister, who joined ARM as a Senior Hydrogeologist... Read More MDE Proposes New Regulations On October 23, 2009, the MDE proposed new controlled hazardous substance notification regulations (View PDF). The proposed regulations would require responsible persons that possess evidence of a release of controlled hazardous substances (CHS) into the environment above certain regulatory levels to notify the MDE... Read More Giant Windmills Eyed on the River Pair of 370-ft, $8.25 M wind turbines planned at Turkey Point. County waste panel also moves on railyard. Read the article. Proposed EPA Rule - Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases In March 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule for mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting from large GHG emissions sources in the United States.  The proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register.  A pre-publication copy can be found on http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghgrulemaking.html. To find out more about the background, reporting requirements, and other information, click here:  Fact Sheet.  For more information about specific source categories, click on the respective topic:  Landfills  Stationary Fuel Combustion Sources For more information about ARM's GHG consulting services contact us at info@armgroup.net. Saul Ewing: "PA Supreme Court Decision Opens Valves to Zoning Power Over Natural Gas Production" The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that municipal governments may exclude the surface use of land for natural gas production from some zoning districts. Read more PA Invests In 144 Growing Greener Projects to Improve Water Quality February 20, 2009, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced the investment of more than $21.5 million in 144 Growing Greener projects to reduce pollution from stormwater runoff and farms, treat acid mine drainage, reduce flooding and improve water quality across the commonwealth. Details Use of Landfill Methane in PA Powers Industry, Protects Environment Recent updates to Pennsylvania’s landfill methane database show the state is a national leader in the beneficial use of landfill gas resources, increasing energy independence and environmental protection, according to the Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Energy and Technology Deployment. Continue Growing Greener II Continuing to Deliver Its Promises for PA Pennsylvania committed $142 million to 397 projects that will preserve farmland, reclaim abandoned mines, protect watersheds, and revitalize communities throughout the state.  Learn More Public Comments on State Water Plan The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) is accepting comments on the Draft State Water Plan. Comments will be accepted in conjunction with a series of public meeting being held across the state. Details NPDES Extension The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has extended the expiration of the NPDES Phase II MS4 general permit (PAG-13) by one year from March 9, 2009 to March 9, 2010.  Learn More PA Energy Fund Approved Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell has signed a bill to establish a fund supporting renewable energy and energy conservation programs for the Commonwealth. Though its been a struggle to fund an energy program for the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania now joins a growing number of states to initiate a comprehensive energy program. The path to approval of this energy fund has taken some time, beginning with the announcement of Rendell's Energy Independence Strategy in January 2007. Rendell has indicated that he will be working through the summer "to reach an agreement with the legislature on measures that will improve" what he called "the state’s flawed energy policies." Read More New Petroleum Short List Effective As Of March 15 The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has finalized modifications to Pennsylvania's short list of compounds that must be analyzed in order to obtain an Act 2 waiver of liability at sites impacted by petroleum releases. The announcement about the revision was published in the March 15, 2008 edition of the PA Bulletin, at which time the modifications became effective. Read Announcement or Open Shortlist.