+ Diaries Of The Diabolical

By Michael Taromina, The Bucknellian On October 6, Bucknell University formally dedicated its new 1.76 MW solar energy facility in Union County.  The article first appeared in The Bucknellian on October 7, 2022 -- Bucknell University is known for many things—stellar academics, superb facilities and superior athletics, but one aspect of the college that is increasing in size and scope is the campus’ focus on green and renewable energy.  On October 6 Bucknell University hosted a public dedication of the 1.76 peak megawatt solar array on the project site between Bucknell Golf Club and Art Barn Complex off of Smoketown Road, along with their partner Encore Renewable Energy of Burlington, Vt.  The event celebrated the operation of the array, which will supply up to seven percent of the University’s electricity and will move Bucknell a step closer to achieving climate neutrality goals, such as being carbon neutral by 2030.  “We expect the project to be complete and producing power by the e

Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 15 [Adjourn for year]      -- Committee Schedule House returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 14, 15, 16 [Adjourn for year]      -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events     -- DEP Posts Formal Notice Of Availability Of Abandoned Mine Land, Mine Drainage Grants   -- DEP Begins Accepting Applications For $103.4 Million In Abandoned Mine Reclamation Grants Starting Oct. 24  [PaEN]   -- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Award $3.5 Million In Grants To Restore, Protect Habitats In Chesapeake Bay Watershed; 4 In PA Totalling $1.48 Million   [PaEN] -- Celebrating 10 Years Of Volunteers Impact - Greening The Lower Susquehanna - By Kristen Koch, Penn State Agriculture & Environment Center   [PaEN] -- East Lampeter Twp. First Municipality To Partner With Lancaster Revolving Water Fund On Pay-For Performance Contract On Improving Water Quality, Soil

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 22 PA Bulletin of Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act Interim Response related to 1,1-dichloroethene (1,1-DCE) contamination at the Keim Street Site in Lower Pottsgrove Twp., Montgomery County.  ( PA Bulletin, page 6606 ) The Site is located near the intersection of North Keim Street and Buchert Road. The Site consists of primarily residential properties with a few commercial properties nearby.  Of the twenty-two properties that have been sampled in the area, one residential well has been affected by 1,1-dichloroethene (1,1-DCE) above its Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL).  This resident has been provided bottled water service until the carbon filtration system can be installed. DEP has scheduled a virtual public hearing on the response for November 30 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Individuals who wish to present testimony at the virtual hearing must email John Repetz at  jrepetz@pa.gov a minimum of 24 hours in advance o

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 22 PA Bulletin that it is allowing the sale of electronic devices from Visual Land Inc., Contixo and Linsay Digital because they are now in compliance with the state’s electronics waste recycling Covered Device Recycling Act. ( PA Bulletin, page 6623 ) Sales of electronic devices by Azulle Tech, Gigabyte Technology and Evervue USA, Inc. are still banned in Pennsylvania for noncompliance with the Covered Device Recycling Act.  Read more here . Under state law, manufacturers of new covered devices-- such as televisions, laptop and desktop computers, tablets, etc.-- offered for sale in Pennsylvania are required to register with the Department prior to offering those devices for sale under Section 304 of the Covered Device Recycling Act . Manufacturers must also pay an annual registration fee and submit a recycling plan and annual report. Section 302 of the CDRA prohibits the sale of covered devices in the C