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Revised General Permits for Natural Gas Production Facilities Available for Public Comment
In February 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) published revisions to “GP-5,” its existing general...
Apr 20, 20184 min read


Backlogged Permit Problem Remains in Southwestern PA
In September 2016 we blogged about the backlogs of applications for new and renewed operating permits for major sources of air pollution...
Mar 26, 20187 min read


New Year, New Air Quality Partners!
Over the next few months, GASP will be spending a lot of time at the Frick Environmental Center, and we’d love for you to join us! We’re...
Feb 1, 20182 min read


Legal Watchdogging Leads to Two Air Quality Victories
In July 2017 we blogged about the notice of intent to sue for violations of the Clean Air Act that GASP sent to Armstrong Cement &...
Jan 22, 20182 min read


Public Hearing and Petition Concerning Draft Permit for Steel Plant in Brackenridge
Please attend the public hearing regarding the proposed issuance of the draft Title V Operating Permit for ATI/Allegheny Ludlum and let...
Dec 11, 20172 min read


Organizations Team Up to Reduce Vehicle Idling at Local Child Care Centers
The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP), the Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children (PAEYC), and Tender Care...
Nov 27, 20172 min read


Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Proposes to Allow Additional 2K Tons per Year of Air Pollution from ATI
Allegheny County Health Department Proposes to Allow More Air Pollution from Steel Plant After Department Failed to Issue Operating...
Nov 16, 20175 min read


2018 GASP Board Ballot
These are the 2018 nominees for reelection to the GASP Board. Only dues-paying GASP members are permitted to vote. Please follow these...
Nov 7, 20171 min read


GASP Files Notice of Intent to Sue Harsco Metals
On Oct. 18, 2017, GASP sent a letter to Harsco Metals to provide notice that GASP intends to file a citizen suit against Harsco, based on...
Nov 1, 20172 min read


Hydrogen Sulfide Limits Repeatedly Violated in Mon Valley
Comments made to the Allegheny County Board of Health by Sue Seppi, Sep. 13, 2017 Waking up in the morning or the middle of the night to...
Sep 21, 20172 min read


Calling All Athletes!
Whether it be walking the dog or climbing mountains, shooting basketball or biking all terrains, GASP considers you an athlete. We are...
Sep 12, 20172 min read


Improvements Needed for Southwestern PA Air Monitoring
In Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) each operate...
Aug 16, 20173 min read


GASP Files Notice of Intent to Sue Armstrong Cement for Air Quality Permit Violations
For Immediate Release: July 18, 2017 Contacts: John Baillie, Senior Attorney, GASP, 412-924-0604 ext. 201, john@gasp-pgh.org GASP Files...
Jul 19, 20172 min read


GASP Comments on Proposed Beech Hollow Natural Gas Plant
GASP recently submitted comments to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding the new Beech Hollow natural...
Jul 12, 20171 min read


A Connection Made: Physical Activity, Asthma, and Air Pollution
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that the average adult get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each...
May 18, 20173 min read


Allegheny County Health Department Plan to Lower Sulfur Dioxide Levels Modified, Open For Public Com
Recently, the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) published its draft plan to reduce sulfur dioxide levels in the parts of the...
May 1, 20171 min read


Comments to Compressor Station Plan Approval Result in Much Lower Potential Emissions Levels
On Feb. 6, 2017 GASP submitted comments to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding a draft plan approval...
Apr 26, 20172 min read


Making the Connection: Physical Activity, Air Pollution, and Asthma in the Urban Environment
Join GASP for our next event in the Making the Connection Series: Physical Activity, Air Pollution, and Asthma in the Urban Environment...
Mar 30, 20171 min read


GASP, Others Give Notice of Intent to Sue Allegheny Ludlum Plant
March 23, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Groups File Notice of Intent to Sue Owners of Steel Plant Over Illegal Air Pollution Pollution from...
Mar 23, 20174 min read


Cuts to EPA Will Significantly Impact Southwestern PA
The Trump administration has proposed cutting the EPA’s budget by 25 percent, down to $6.1 billion, and to reduce its workforce by 20...
Mar 13, 20173 min read
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