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Two weeks ago, new economic numbers were released that normally would signal good news for the economy: productivity is rising. Productivity measures how much the economy produces per hour of work. When productivity increases, it usually means workers and businesses can produce more value in the same amount of time. This is usually thanks to […]
For years, residents of Cecil Township have been asking their elected officials for more extensive protections concerning oil and gas development in their community. After several revisions and years of debate, the Cecil Township Board of Supervisors answered their call. On November 4, 2024, the Cecil Board of Supervisors voted on and approved Ordinance No. […]
The terms “executive order” and “executive action” have been getting a lot of use in the last two weeks. But what exactly do these terms mean for us? Each stems from Article II of the Constitution, which states, “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.” With few […]
In recent months, Cecil Township has seen a cornucopia of proposed maps, ordinances, and social media posts concerning its oil and gas zoning ordinance. Today is no exception, as the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) has announced on social media that they plan to propose a strict 2,500-foot setback from all “protected structures.” This decision came […]
Per the Air Pollution Control Act, operations that emit major sources of air pollution are required to obtain, and operate in compliance with an operating permit. In Pennsylvania, these permits are known as Title V Permits. Each permit lays out what kind of pollution is being emitted, how much, and what steps the operator is taking to reduce air pollution. When an operator applies for a new or renewed application, the DEP allows for a 30-day public comment period.
Mingo Creek taken by Allison Evans The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) accepted an application for a new underground mine – the Ram No. 1 Mine – on February 25, 2015. Ram Mining, LLC (RAM), a Kentucky-based company with a history of coal mining in West Virginia and southwestern Virginia, submitted the application. RAM’s […]