DEP Invites Comments On Columbia County Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Compressor Station Air Quality Permit And Will Hold A Hearing Dec. 19 - If One Is Requested

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 11 PA Bulletin it is inviting comments and will hold a public hearing December 19 on a proposed Air Quality RACT 3 Plan Approval permit for the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC Compressor Station 517 in Jackson Township, Columbia County-- if a hearing is requested.  (PA Bulletin, page 7050)  (PA Bulletin, page 7083)

The hearing will be held at DEP’s Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street in Williamsport starting at 1:00 p.m.

To request a hearing, to register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Megan Lehman at 570-327-3659.

The status of the hearing will be posted on the DEP Regional Office Community Information webpage.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for a summary of the permit, where it can be viewed and how to submit comments to DEP regardless of whether a hearing is held. (PA Bulletin, page 7050)   (PA Bulletin, page 7083)

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[Posted: November 10, 2023]  PA Environment Digest