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
Our communities in the Upper Ohio Valley are already living with the impacts of climate change. From extreme heat and flooding to landslides and severe storms, these experiences aren’t abstract or far-off. They’re part of daily life for many of us across Western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia. That’s why we’re excited to … 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