The Department of Environmental Protection Wednesday announced it will hold a public hearing November 2 on permits related to the proposed Birdsboro Power LLC natural gas power generation facility.
The hearing will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Boone Area Library, 129 N. Mill Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508.
The hearing will focus on the applications submitted for the Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits by Birdsboro Power LLC, DTE Midstream Appalachia LLC, and the related water supply line proposed by Reading Area Water Authority, in addition to the Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit (ESCGP-2) and the request for Water Quality Certification by DTE for the proposed natural gas transmission pipeline.
During the hearing, each speaker will have the opportunity to present up to five (5) minutes of verbal testimony. Relinquishing of time to other speakers will be prohibited and groups are asked to designate one speaker.
Presenters are asked to keep all comments relevant and on topic. All presenters should bring at least one copy of their written comments and exhibits for submission to DEP.
Those who wish to present testimony are asked to register in advance by contracting John Repetz, DEP’s community relations coordinator for the South-central region at 717-705-4904 or send email to: jrepetz@pa.gov.
Registration will be taken through noon on Wednesday, November 1. Individuals will be called to testify in the order they registered. If time permits, those who did not register in advance will be given an opportunity to testify.
DEP will also accept written comments on the Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment permit applications and the Water Quality Certification request through Monday November 6, 2017, and written comments on the ESCGP-2 application until November 20, 2017.
Comments may be emailed to RA-EPWW-SCRO@PA.GOV or mailed to PA Department of Environmental Protection, Southcentral Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Questions should be directed to John Repetz, DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 717-705-4904 or send email to: jrepetz@pa.gov.
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