DEP: If Requested, A Hearing Will Be Held May 14 On J.C. Cleaners Hazardous Waste Site In Gettysburg, Adams County And The Failed Attempt To Contain Groundwater Contamination

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 28 PA Bulletin announcing it will hold a May 14 hearing-- if requested-- on the J.C. Cleaners Hazardous Waste Site in Gettysburg, Adams County.  (PA Bulletin, page 1760)

DEP is reopening the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act statement of decision for this site because of the failure of on-site extraction wells to contain groundwater contamination at the site and the need to update site remediation standards.

If requested, a hearing will be held at the Gettysburg Borough Office, 59 East High Street, Gettysburg from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Send a request for a hearing to: Dennis Low at 717-705-4853 or delow@pa.gov. 

DEP will accept comments on the revised Statement of Decision for this site until April 28.

Documents related to this site are available at DEP’s J.C. Cleaners Hazardous Waste Site webpage.

To make an appointment to view the documents in-person at DEP’s Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Ave. in Harrisburg, contact Dennis Low at 717-705-4853 or delow@pa.gov. 

Questions should be directed to Dennis Low, DEP Project Officer, at 717-705-4853 or delow@pa.gov. 

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.  (PA Bulletin, page 1760)

For more information on environmental programs in Pennsylvania, visit DEP’s website.  Submit Environmental Complaints; Click Here to sign up for DEP’s newsletter; sign up for DEP’s eNotice; Like DEP on Facebook, Follow DEP on Twitter and visit DEP’s YouTube Channel.

Related Articles This Week:

-- Attorney General Sunday Charges 2 Western PA Companies With Illegally Storing, Disposing Of Hazardous Waste In Beaver County That Cost Taxpayers $2.4 Million To Clean Up  [PaEN]

NewsClips:

-- Beaver Times: Attorney General Sundy Files Criminal Charges In Pool Doctor Chemical Case

-- TribLive: Attorney General Files Charges Against 2 Companies For Allegedly Unlawfully Storing, Disposing Of Hazardous Waste

[Posted: March 28, 2026]  PA Environment Digest

DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Permit For 4.1 Mile, 16-Inch EQT ARO LLC Aboveground Shale Gas Development Water Pipeline In Cascade Twp., Lycoming County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 28 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Chapter 105 Encroachment Permit for a 4.1 mile, 16-inch EQT ARO LLC aboveground shale gas development pipeline in Cascade Township, Lycoming County.  (PA Bulletin, page 1744)

The waterline will begin at the Wallis Run Fresh Water Impoundment, then follow an existing pipeline right-of-way to the Salt Run Pad A Extension.

The right-of-way will cross eight stream segments and 10 wetland areas utilizing open cut construction.

Stream segments include West Branch Wallis Run (High Quality-Exceptional Value), East Branch Wallis Run (High Quality-Exceptional Value) and Wallis Run (High Quality-Exceptional Value).

No hearing has been scheduled, but one may be requested.

Comments are due by April 27-- 30 days after this notice.

Comments should be sent to DEP Eastern District Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 or to RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.

To make an appointment to review the application, contact the DEP Eastern District Oil and Gas Management Program in Williamsport at RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov  or (570) 321-6550.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 1744)

For more information on environmental programs in Pennsylvania, visit DEP’s website.  Submit Environmental Complaints; Click Here to sign up for DEP’s newsletter; sign up for DEP’s eNotice; Like DEP on Facebook, Follow DEP on Twitter and visit DEP’s YouTube Channel.

Related Articles This Week:

-- PA House Passes Bill To Expand Solar Energy Electric Generation To Warehouses, Distribution Centers  [PaEN]

-- PA Solar Center, Solar United Neighbors Are Putting Out The Call For Volunteers To Spread The Word For True Energy Independence For Pennsylvania!  [PaEN]  

-- House Energy Committee Hears How Geothermal Energy Could Meet 100% Of PA’s Electricity, Heating Needs Offering True Energy Independence And Freedom From Foreign Energy Markets Costing Pennsylvanians Billions  [PaEN]  

-- DEP Invests $1.47 Million+ To Support 12 Local Projects In Five Counties To Buy Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Next Rounds Of Applications Due April 1, Oct. 7  [PaEN] 

-- PA Community Organizing Summit On A.I. Data Centers April 18 In Pittsburgh  [PaEN] 

-- Penn State Extension Hosts April 21 Webinar: Agriculture Meets Hyperscale A.I. Data Centers   [PaEN] 

-- DEP To Hold 21 Climate Conversation Workshops Across The State From April 6 Through June 11 To Hear Community Concerns, Ideas About Climate Change [PaEN] 

NewsClips:

-- The Citizens’ Voice: Northwest Area H.S. Students In Luzerne County Win Statewide Green Energy Competition, Move On To National Competition

-- TribLive: Solar Energy Project At Carlynton High School Will Power Most Of Building, Reducing Costs In Allegheny County

-- Technical.ly: PA Turnpike Built Its Own Data Center Powered By A Solar Microgrid With Energy To Spare

-- Erie Times Guest Essay: Why Controlling Methane Emissions From Oil & Gas Facilities In PA Matters To Energy Consumers - By John Walliser, PA Environmental Council 

-- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Is The Climate Change Problem - By Bruce Ledewitz, Duquesne Law School

[Posted: March 28, 2026]  PA Environment Digest

DEP To Hold 21 Climate Conversation Workshops Across The State From April 6 Through June 11 To Hear Community Concerns, Ideas About Climate Change

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a series of 20 in-person and one virtual Climate Conversation Workshops across the state to help shape Pennsylvania's next Climate Action Plan.

Each session includes an open listening discussion where community members can share concerns and ideas about climate change, followed by a short presentation on Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Plan and available resources. 

Your input will help guide long-term strategies to reduce emissions, prepare for climate hazards, and support local action.

In-Person Workshop Schedule

April-- 

-- 4/6/2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Harrisburg | Wildheart Ministries

-- 4/7/2026 | 12:00–2:00 PM | York | Martin Library

-- 4/14/2026 | 12:00–2:00 PM | State College | Schlow Centre Region Library

-- 4/27/2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Reading | Southeast Branch of the Reading Public Library

-- 4/28/2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Lebanon | Lebanon Community Library

May--

-- 5/4/2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Gettysburg | Gettysburg Library

-- 5/5/2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Wilkes-Barre | Gather Community Space

-- 5/6/2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Lehighton | The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) 

-- 5/11/2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Allentown | Allentown Free Library

-- 5/16/2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Williamsport | Firetree Place 

-- 5/18/2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Scranton | Albright Memorial Library

-- 5/19/2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Philadelphia | Philadelphia Free Library - Parkway Central - Room 108

-- 5/20/2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Towanda | Bradford County Historical Society 

June--

-- 6/1/2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM | St. Marys | St. Marys Public Library

-- 6/2/2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Bradford | Bradford Area Public Library

-- 6/3/2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Oil City | Oil Region Library Association

-- 6/4/2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Brookville | YMCA

-- 6/6/2026 | 12:00–2:00 PM | Pittsburgh | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Homewood)

-- 6/8/2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Indiana | Indiana Free Library

-- 6/9/2026 | 12:00–2:00 PM | Altoona | Altoona Area Public Library

Webinar

-- June 11: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Click Here to register for any of the workshops.  Questions should be directed to: ra-epclimate@pa.gov.  

Visit DEP’s Climate Change webpage to learn more about climate change in Pennsylvania.

For more information on environmental programs in Pennsylvania, visit DEP’s website.  Submit Environmental Complaints; Click Here to sign up for DEP’s newsletter; sign up for DEP’s eNotice; Like DEP on Facebook, Follow DEP on Twitter and visit DEP’s YouTube Channel.

Related Articles This Week:

-- PA House Passes Bill To Expand Solar Energy Electric Generation To Warehouses, Distribution Centers  [PaEN]

-- PA Solar Center, Solar United Neighbors Are Putting Out The Call For Volunteers To Spread The Word For True Energy Independence For Pennsylvania!  [PaEN]  

-- House Energy Committee Hears How Geothermal Energy Could Meet 100% Of PA’s Electricity, Heating Needs Offering True Energy Independence And Freedom From Foreign Energy Markets Costing Pennsylvanians Billions  [PaEN]  

-- DEP Invests $1.47 Million+ To Support 12 Local Projects In Five Counties To Buy Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Next Rounds Of Applications Due April 1, Oct. 7  [PaEN] 

-- PA Community Organizing Summit On A.I. Data Centers April 18 In Pittsburgh  [PaEN] 

-- Penn State Extension Hosts April 21 Webinar: Agriculture Meets Hyperscale A.I. Data Centers   [PaEN] 

NewsClips:

-- The Citizens’ Voice: Northwest Area H.S. Students In Luzerne County Win Statewide Green Energy Competition, Move On To National Competition

-- TribLive: Solar Energy Project At Carlynton High School Will Power Most Of Building, Reducing Costs In Allegheny County

-- Technical.ly: PA Turnpike Built Its Own Data Center Powered By A Solar Microgrid With Energy To Spare

-- Erie Times Guest Essay: Why Controlling Methane Emissions From Oil & Gas Facilities In PA Matters To Energy Consumers - By John Walliser, PA Environmental Council 

-- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Is The Climate Change Problem - By Bruce Ledewitz, Duquesne Law School

[Posted: March 28, 2026]  PA Environment Digest

Saturday PA Environment & Energy Articles - NewsClips: 3.28.26

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.”

-- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution  [It’s Not A Suggestion]

Senate Voting Schedule

April 20, 21, 22

May 4, 5, 6

June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30

-- Committee Schedule

House Voting Schedule

April 13, 14, 15, 27, 28, 29

May 4, 5, 6

June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

September 28, 29, 30

October 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21

November 9, 10

-- Committee Schedule

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events 

March 31-- Agenda Posted.  DEP Cleanup Standards Scientific Advisory Board meeting. 9:30 a.m. Contact: Brie Sterling bsterling@pa.gov. 

April 1-- Draft Agenda Posted. DEP Radiation Protection Advisory Committee meeting. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.  9:00 a.m. Contact: John S. Chippo jchippo@pa.gov.  (formal notice)

April 1-- Lower Susquehanna RiverKeeper Speaker Series: Dr. Dorothy Merritts, Dr. Robert Walter And The Potential Of Restoring Buried Pre-Colonial Landscapes And Removal Of Legacy Sediments.  RiverKeeper Office, Wrightsville, York County.

April 7-- DEP Public Hearing On Shell Petrochemical Plant Air Quality Plan Approval Application. Penn State Beaver Auditorium, 100 University Drive in Monaca, Beaver County.  6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Read more here.

April 16-- DCED PA Grade Crude [Oil] Development Advisory Council meeting.  Penn State, State College.  10:00.  Contact: Adam Walters 717-214-6548 or adwalters@pa.gov. 

April 30-- DEP Oil & Gas Technical Advisory Board meeting. 10:00 a.m. Contact: Todd M. Wallace twallace@pa.gov.  (formal notice)

-- Guest Essay: March 28, 1979 At 3:53 a.m. Cascading Failures Combined To Produce The Worst Nuclear Power Accident In US History At Three Mile Island - By James M. Seif, Former Administrative Assistant to Gov. Dick Thornburgh

-- House Energy Committee Hears How Geothermal Energy Could Meet 100% Of PA’s Electricity, Heating Needs Offering True Energy Independence And Freedom From Foreign Energy Markets Costing Pennsylvanians Billions  [PaEN]  

-- Peoples Gas Proposes To Increase Residential Base Rate By 13.1% or Just Over $16 Per Month 

--  TribLive - Jack Troy: Peoples Natural Gas Proposes Raising Average Monthly Bill $16 Or 13.1%

-- DEP Invests $1.47 Million+ To Support 12 Local Projects In Five Counties To Buy Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Next Rounds Of Applications Due April 1, Oct. 7  [PaEN] 

-- York Daily Record: DEP Goes To Court Accusing J&K Junkyard Of Violating Its Order Closing The Scrapyard In York County

-- PA Emergency Management Agency Announces Over $38.4 Million In Federal Aid Was Delivered To Help Recovery From 2024 Hurricane Debby In 13 Counties

-- Saint Vincent College Student Maura Jodkin Presented Research Poster On Abandoned Mine Drainage At Westminster College Student Symposium On The Environment

-- Apply Now For PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals College Environmental Science Scholarships Named For Gifford Pinchot, Maurice Goddard & Zulene Mayfield  [PaEN]

-- Post-Gazette: PA House Committee Advances Bill To Require Radon Testing, Mitigation In Schools

-- Post-Gazette: PA Member Of Congress Summer Lee Renews Push For Environmental Justice As Federal Policies Are Rolled Back

-- Manada Conservancy Hosts April 23 Building Backyard Biodiversity Workshop With Elyse Jurgen, Waxwing EcoWorks In Hershey

A.I. /Data Centers

-- Scranton Times: Archbald Denies Application For 18 Building A.I. Data Center Campus 

-- Scranton Times: Developer Submits New Site, Road Plans For 1,800 Acre A.I. Data Center Campus In Salem Twp., Luzerne County

-- Scranton Times: Hollenback Twp. Supervisors Table Vote To Replace Special Counsel For A.I. Data Center Issues In Luzerne County

-- TribLive: Digital Gold Rush: With The A.I. Data Center Boom Heading To Western PA, Virginia Offers A Roadmap And Warnings

-- Penn State Extension Hosts April 21 Webinar: Agriculture Meets Hyperscale A.I. Data Centers   [PaEN] 

-- Pittsburgh Business Times: Homer City: Turning An Unexpected Place Into A.I. Data Center Hub In Indiana County

-- Pittsburgh Business Times: Map Of Where Proposed A.I. Data Center Sites Are In Pittsburgh Region

-- Utility Dive: Proposed PJM A.I. Data Center Colocation Plan Takes Fire From Vistra Power, Data Center Group, Others 

International/National Impacts On PA Natural Gas

[Energy Independence Means Renewables]

-- March 28: PA Average AAA Gasoline Price Same As Yesterday-- 83 Cents/Gallon Higher To $3.94 Since Feb. 27

-- March 28: Average AAA Gasoline Prices: National- $3.97 Ohio- $3.84  PA- $3.94

-- Feb. 27: Average AAA Gasoline Prices: National- $2.98  Ohio- $2.79  PA- $3.11

-- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs - 18 - Down 2 From Last Week 

-- Reuters: Spiking US Diesel Prices Keep Trucking Industry Stuck In Years-Long Slump

PA Politics - Everything Is Connected

-- TribLive: Fmr Member Of Congress Susan Wild Reports She’s Considering US Senate Run Against Fetterman

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[Posted: March 28, 2026]  PA Environment Digest