A McDowell County neighborhood’s concerns about the impact of a mining operation drew the attention of state regulators two years ago. In addition to the nuisance of living near a mine, residents of rural Hick Chapel worry the extraction of dimension stone from an open pit could impact their water source.
PA Dept. of Environmental Protection DEP released for public comment a draft updated Environmental Justice Policy Draft EJ Policy, which would significantly expand initiatives with respect to permitting, enforcement, climate change, grant funding and oil and gas development.
On 11 March 2022, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released for public comment a draft updated Environmental Justice Policy (Draft EJ Policy), which would.
PA Dept. of Environmental Protection DEP released for public comment a draft updated Environmental Justice Policy Draft EJ Policy, which would significantly expand initiatives with respect to permitting, enforcement, climate change, grant funding and oil and gas development.