PA Environment Digest Articles
Mining - Industrial Minerals
*  [11/4/2024] DEP Holds Nov. 14 Public Meeting On 5 Schuylkill County Facilities-- Natural Soil Products, Liberty Soils, Summit Anthracite (Stavola) Mining Site, Rausch Creek Mining Site, CES Landfill
*  [8/5/2024] DEP To Hold Aug. 26 Hearing On Mining/Water Quality Permits For Proposed Maggie Lynn Underground Limestone Mine in Washington County
*  [8/5/2024] DEP Names Nathan Houtz Acting Deputy Secretary For Active & Abandoned Mine Operations; Sharon Hill Named Acting Director Bureau of Mining
*  [7/15/2024] Penn State Hosts Mining Summer Camp Aug. 4-9 In State College For H.S. Juniors, Seniors
*  [2/19/2024] DOE Invests $17 Million In 3 Projects To Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chain: 1 In PA, Another To PA Company, Both Coal-Related
*  [1/22/2024] DEP Sets Feb. 21 Meeting/Hearing On Proposed Expansion Of Pierson Rheems Quarry In Donegal Creek Watershed, Lancaster County
*  [5/15/2023] Penn State To Host Inaugural Mining PA Conference Aug. 12-16 In State College
*  [4/17/2023] Environmental Quality Board Approves Radiological Health Fee Increases, Final Stream Redesignations, Noncoal Mining Regs
*  [4/10/2023] Environmental Quality Board Meets April 11 To Consider Radiological Health Fee Increases, Final Stream Redesignations, Noncoal Mining Regs
*  [3/21/2022] Senate Resolution Offers Hope Lawmakers May Take The Economic And Environmental Benefits Of Developing A Rare Earth Minerals Industry Seriously In PA
*  [11/15/2021] PA-Anthracite Section Of Society Of Mining Engineers/AIME Now Accepting Applications For Student Scholarship
*  [10/18/2021] DEP Invites Comments On Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC’s Surface Mine Permit Application In Lawrence County
*  [10/11/2021] DEP Sets Oct. 27 Meeting/Hearing On Centre Lime & Stone Company Mining Permit Perry County
*  [5/24/2021] DEP Hosts June 2 Virtual Hearing On Hercules Cement Application For Quarry Expansion In Northampton County
*  [5/3/2021] American Institute Of Mining Engineers 150th Anniversary To Be Observed In Wilkes-Barre May 16
*  [1/11/2021] Public Invited To Submit Comments On Changes To DEP General Permit For Stormwater Associated With Mining Activities
*  [11/16/2020] EQB Meets Nov. 17 On Stream Redesignations, Mining Water Supply Replacement Regulations
*  [10/12/2020] EPA, PA Aggregates & Concrete Assn. Sign MOU To Expand Efforts On Environmental Stewardship
*  [9/14/2020] Senate Environmental Committee Hearing Pits Mining Industry Against Water Suppliers On Manganese Standard
*  [9/14/2020] PA-Anthracite Section Of Society of Mining Engineers/AIME Reopening Application Period For Student Scholarship
*  [9/14/2020] Prof. Mohammad Rezaee Named Outstanding Young Engineer By Society For Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
*  [8/10/2020] DEP To Hold Aug. 25 Virtual Informal Conference On Glacial Sand & Gravel Mining Permit In Lawrence County
*  [3/9/2020] DEP Approves Allegheny Mineral Limestone Mine Permit In Lawrence County
*  [2/24/2020] PA Anthracite Section Of SME Meets March 12; Features Presentation On Grace Iron Ore Mine, Berks County - History, A Study For Reopening
*  [2/17/2020] PA Anthracite Section Of Society Of Mining Engineers Accepting Applications For Student Scholarship
*  [11/25/2019] Society For Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Salutes Miners For National Miners Day Dec. 6
*  [8/5/2019] Call For Papers: MineXChange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo Feb. 23-26
*  [7/29/2019] DEP: Mines And Quarries Are Not Playgrounds, Stay Out Stay Alive
*  [7/29/2019] DEP Sets Informal Conference Aug. 6 On Hanson Aggregates Mining Permit, Lawrence County
*  [6/17/2019] DEP July 17 Hearing On Specialty Granules' Pitts Quarry Water Quality Permit In Adams County
*  [5/20/2019] Noncoal Mining Permit Fee Increases Final, Made Necessary By Cuts In DEP’s General Fund Budget
*  [4/15/2019] DEP Invites Comments On New General Permit For Reclamation Of Forfeited Noncoal Mines
*  [4/8/2019] PA Anthracite Section Of Society Of Mining Engineers Accepting Applications For Student Scholarships
*  [2/4/2019] DEP Will Accept Comments On Speciality Granules' Proposed Northern Tract Quarry In Adams County Thru Feb. 13
*  [12/31/2018] DEP: Jan. 30 Hearing On Specialty Granules Water Quality Mining Permit In Adams County
*  [12/24/2018] EQB Approves Nearly $22 Million In Proposed, Final Permit Fee Increases To Offset Cuts In General Fund Appropriations
*  [10/29/2018] DEP To Adopt Change Recommended By IRRC To Final Noncoal Mining Fee Package
*  [8/20/2018] DEP Hearing Sept. 20 On Air Permit For Mineral Processing Plant At Hanson Quarry, Bucks County
*  [8/13/2018] Adequacy, Stability Of Funding For DEP Water Quality Protection Programs Again On Aug. 21 EQB Agenda
*  [7/9/2018] DEP Citizens Advisory Council To Focus On Active, Abandoned Mine Reclamation At July 17 Meeting
*  [7/2/2018] Senate Republican Policy Committee Holds July 9 Hearing On Clean Fill, Abandoned Quarries In Northampton County
*  [7/2/2018] June Environmental Synopsis Now Available From Joint Conservation Committee
*  [4/30/2018] April Environmental Synopsis Newsletter Now Available From Joint Conservation Committee
*  [4/23/2018] Bills On Governor's Desk
*  [4/23/2018] Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule/Gov’s Schedule/ Bills Introduced
*  [4/16/2018] Applications Now Being Accepted For SME PA Anthracite Section Mining Student Scholarships
*  [2/5/2018] Noncoal Mining Permit Fee Increases Published For Comment By EQB
*  [2/5/2018] PA Construction Aggregates Facilities Continue No Fatality Safety Record For 3rd Year
*  [2/5/2018] PA Environmental Council: In Case You Missed It In January
*  [2/5/2018] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [10/23/2017] EQB OKs Noncoal Mining Fee Increases, Storage Tank Reg Updates For Public Comment
*  [10/23/2017] PA Aggregates & Concrete Assn Issues Statement On Proposed DEP Permit Fee Increases
*  [10/16/2017] K-12 Student Video Contest By Society For Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Accepting Entries
*  [10/16/2017] Society For Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Holds College-Level Student Poster Contest
*  [10/9/2017] EQB To Consider Noncoal Mining Fee Increases, Storage Tank Reg Updates Oct. 17
*  [9/11/2017] DEP Will Accept Comments On Noncoal Mining Permit In Bradford County Until Sept. 20
*  [8/7/2017] Fmr DEP Engineer Mike Korb Honored By Society For Mining, Metallurgy And Exploration
*  [7/24/2017] Help Wanted: DEP Blasting & Explosives Inspector
*  [7/3/2017] DOE Grant To Penn State Continues Research Into Rare-Earth Elements Extraction From Coal
*  [6/19/2017] Does Pennsylvania Need An Official State Mineral? A First Grade Class Said, Of Quartz!
*  [6/5/2017] Help Wanted: DEP Blasting & Explosives Inspector, Schuylkill County
*  [5/1/2017] DEP Aggregate Advisory Board Committee To Discuss Sinkhole Issues Paper May 5
*  [3/27/2017] Help Wanted: DEP District Mining Manager In Moshannon Office
*  [1/30/2017] DEP Meeting/Hearing Jan. 27 On Oak Hall Quarry Permit In State College
*  [11/14/2016] Society For Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Now Accepting Photo Contest Entries
*  [8/8/2016] DEP Holds Aug. 10 Hearing On Eastern Industries Quarry Permit In Berks County
*  [7/25/2016] 20-Year Old Man Dies At Northampton County Quarry; DEP-- Stay Out, Stay Alive
*  [7/11/2016] Penn-Anthracite Mining Society Awards John Kaminski Memorial Student Scholarships
*  [5/23/2016] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [5/9/2016] Opportunity To Bid On DEP Non-Coal Mine Reclamation Project In McKean County
*  [4/4/2016] DEP Releases Results Of Silica Sand Air Monitoring In Wyoming County
*  [3/28/2016] DEP: March 29 Meeting/Hearing On Gibraltar Rock Quarry Permit Montgomery County
*  [3/21/2016] DEP’s Michael Korb Recognized By Interstate Mining Compact Commission
*  [2/8/2016] Important Meetings On DEP Coal, Non-Coal Mining Permit Fee Increases Coming Up
*  [12/7/2015] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [10/12/2015] DEP Names Stefanko Executive Deputy For Programs, Morrison To Mine Operations
*  [5/25/2015] DEP Recommends Increase In Coal, Noncoal Mining Permit Fees To Offset Deficit
*  [5/25/2015] Public Hearing June 3 Regarding Proposed Quarry Operation In Lehigh County
*  [4/6/2015] DEP Aggregate Advisory Board Initial Public Meeting May 13
*  [12/29/2014] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [11/17/2014] DEP Accepting Nominations For New Aggregate Advisory Board
*  [11/10/2014] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [9/29/2014] Bill Creating DEP Aggregate Advisory Board Signed Into Law
*  [9/1/2014] DEP New Stanton District Mining Office Opens Replacing Greensburg, Uniontown
*  [7/7/2014] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [4/14/2014] DEP Names Joel Koricich New District Mining Manager In California
*  [3/17/2014] Senate Committee Reports Out Bills On Oil And Gas Well Royalty, Other Issues
*  [3/10/2014] Senate Committee Considers Oil And Gas Well Royalty Bills March 11
*  [6/10/2013] Plassio Named New Director For District Mining Operations
*  [2/4/2013] DEP Accepting Applications For Mine Map Grant Program
*  [11/19/2012] Webinars Set On Proposed PNDI Policy, Aquatic Species, Radon, Noncoal Fees
*  [10/15/2012] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [10/15/2012] Calendar Of Events
*  [9/24/2012] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [8/20/2012] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [7/23/2012] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [7/16/2012] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [7/2/2012] IRRC Disapproves Final DEP Noncoal Mining Permit Fee Increases
*  [5/21/2012] DEP Fines Crawford County Sand, Gravel Producer $33,065 For Waste Violations
*  [4/16/2012] DEP Launches Online Mining Service Center
*  [4/16/2012] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [2/27/2012] Bats, Other Rare Wildlife In Central PA Cave Saved From Mine
*  [1/30/2012] UPDATED: DEP Inviting Comments On Noncoal Mining, Dam Safety, Waterways Permit Fees
*  [12/12/2011] House OKs Resolution To Study Use Of Slate Waste In Highway Projects
*  [10/17/2011] Protection Sought For Unique Cave Creature Threatened By Quarry In Blair County
*  [10/3/2011] DEP Citizens Advisory Council Sets Regional Meetings On Mining Issues October 3-5
*  [3/7/2011] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [3/7/2011] Calendar Of Events
*  [3/7/2011] Stories Invited
*  [12/6/2010] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [6/7/2010] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [6/7/2010] Calendar Of Events
*  [6/7/2010] Stories Invited
*  [5/3/2010] Regulations, Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [5/3/2010] Calendar Of Events
*  [5/3/2010] Stories Invited
*  [5/25/2007] Stay Out, Stay Alive, DEP Warns of Dangers in Old Mines, Quarries
*  [9/1/2006] Regulations
*  [6/24/2005] Technical Guidance & Permits
*  [6/24/2005] Stories Invited
*  [4/15/2005] Taking Positive Action - Pennsylvania Teacher Among Winners of IMCC Awards