AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEast Palestine Review: The EPA’s inspector general will examine whether the agency had enough data to assure East Palestine and nearby Pennsylvania residents it was safe after the 2023 train derailment. Data Center Pushback: Residents packed an open house for a proposed 15-building campus in Luzerne County, raising concerns about noise and traffic; elsewhere, Allegheny County residents are urging officials to reject a Springdale project amid worries about power and water use. Pollution and Health: A Pennsylvania coal-refuse fire continues to burn, though state officials say air checks show no immediate risk. A new state law also restricts PFAS-containing firefighting foam to limit contamination. Energy: The federal government offered Constellation up to $5 billion for nuclear plant upgrades, including at Limerick, which could add power to the grid. Flood Risk: A new Pennsylvania law requires home sellers to disclose more about flood risk.
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