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Law 360 reported Monday the Sunoco Mariner East II Pipeline appealed DEP’s January 3 suspension of its construction permits until Sunoco can demonstrate that it can comply with its permit conditions.
Sunoco filed the appeal with the Environmental Hearing Board on February 2 (Case: 2018012).
Among the grounds for appeal cited by Sunoco were--
-- DEP incorrectly described the pipeline construction techniques used by Sunoco;
-- DEP mischaracterized the drilling mud spilled by Sunoco as industrial waste;
-- DEP imposed unreasonable burdens on Sunoco following the drilling mud spills;
-- DEP incorrectly identified work areas where spills occurred;
-- DEP lacks legal authority to require prior approval for changes to construction methods; and
-- DEP’s imposition of a shutdown order and related conditions is excessive, overbroad and an abuse of discretion.
[Note: As a result of a Consent Order and Agreement signed Thursday, Sunoco has agreed to withdraw this appeal.]
NewsClips:
Legere: DEP Fines Mariner East II Pipeline $12.6 Million, Allows Work To Resume
Cusick: Sunoco Resume Work On Mariner East II Pipeline, Pays $12.6 Million Fine
AP-Scolforo: Massive Mariner East II Pipeline Project To Resume, Fined $12 Million
Crable: DEP Fines Mariner East II Pipeline $12.6M, Allows Construction To Continue
DEP Levies Historic $12.6 Million Penalty Against Mariner East II Pipeline
Sauro: DEP Hands Mariner East II Pipeline Historic Fine
Mariner East II Pipeline Foes Say A 2015 Blast Points To Risks
Hurdle: Mariner East II Pipeline Critics Don’t Trust DEP, Sunoco Agreement
Sunoco Mariner East II Pipeline Appeals DEP Suspension Of Construction
Phillips: Sunoco Mariner East II Pipeline Appeals DEP Stop Work Order
Sen. Dinniman Promotes Crowd-Funding For Mariner East II Pipeline Risk Assessment
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[Posted: Feb. 6, 2018]
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