DEP Invites Comments At Nov. 14 Hearing On Air Quality Permit For Energy Transfer Natural Gas Liquids Marcus Hook Terminal In An EJ Area, Delaware County

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a November 14 hearing on a proposed RACT III Air Quality Permit for the Energy Transfer Marcus Hook Terminal in Delaware County.

The Marcus Hook Terminal is a hub for the transportation, storage and shipment of natural gas liquids coming through the Mariner East Pipelines.

The facility is located in an environmental justice area.

The hearing will be held at the Marcus Hook Municipal Building, 1111 Market Street, Marcus Hook from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Persons wishing to present testimony at the public hearing should register with Ms. Stephanie Berardi, Regional Communications Manager for DEP’s Southeast Region, at sberardi@pa.gov  or 484.250.5808.

DEP will accept public comments until November 24.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for additional background, information on how to submit comments and review the permit application.  (PA Bulletin, page 6496)

Visit DEP’s Energy Transfer Marketing & Terminals, LP webpage for more information.

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[Posted: October 13, 2023]  PA Environment Digest