Technical Talking Points for Plan Approval D 1. DEP must not issue this plan approval permit due to Shell’s severe, ongoing noncompliance with air pollution control laws. a. Under the department’s regulation, a “plan approval will not be issued to an applicant or related party if a violation or … Read more
The following letter was sent to Jessica Shirley and the SW regional DEP team. Jessica Shirley Secretary PA Department of Environmental Protection Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street PO Box 2063 Harrisburg PA 17105-2063 March 30, 2026 Dear Secretary Shirley, I am writing on behalf of the Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community … Read more
Ryan Hancharick Source Water & UIC Section U.S. EPA Region 3 October 16, 2025 Re: Comment on Permit #PAS2D041BBEA, Columbia Gas, Underground Injection Control Authorization to Operate a Class II-D Injection Well. Dear Mr. Hancharick, The Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) thanks you for the opportunity to submit comments on Underground Injection Control Permit … Read more
We sent the letter below to Congressman Deluzio on Monday, September 15, 2025. Re: Request for EPA Public Hearing on Proposed Injection Well in Beaver Falls, PA Dear Congressman Deluzio, I am writing on behalf of the Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) to respectfully request your support in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency … Read more
Public Comment on PHMSA-2025-0032 — Docket Section III.B.24 (submitted 8.4.25) Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) strongly opposes any attempt to reinstate the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail. Communities like ours in Southwestern Pennsylvania are already living with the long-term consequences of hazardous rail transport. This rulemaking under Section III.B.24 of PHMSA-2025-0032 … Read more