Tenn. Gas Pipeline Fined $800K for Violations, Illegal Dump Sites

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Seems that the Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been busy clearing up outstanding cases of violations by both drillers and pipeline companies. In addition to a stiff $1 million fine against Vantage Energy yesterday (see our companion story), the DEP fined the Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) $800,000 for violations in four different counties during pipeline construction for the 300 Line Project. TGP will pay a penalty of $210,000 and will fund a $540,000 clean-up program of illegal dumpsites in Pike, Potter, Susquehanna and Wayne counties. The details…

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