DEP Issues Erosion Control, Stream Crossing Permits For Constitution Pipeline

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice on March 14 of final erosion and sedimentation and encroachment permits it has issued for the proposed 25-mile long Constitution Pipeline in Susquehanna County (PA Bulletin page 1314).

The project includes 93 wetland crossings and 88 stream crossings associated with the pipeline, workspace and access roads. The project permanently encroaches on approximately 9.50 acres of wetlands and temporarily encroaches on approximately 5.05 acres of wetlands. The project also encroaches on approximately 6,225 feet of stream channel.