DEP Sets April 17 Hearing On Alternatives For Dealing With PFAS 'Forever Chemical' Contamination At The Newberry Twp. PFC Site In York County

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled an April 17 hearing and extended comment period on the proposed Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act response plan for the Newberry Township PFAS ‘forever chemical’ contamination site in Newberry and Fairview Townships, York County.  (PA Bulletin, Page 1408)

There will be an informational presentation of the DEP’s activities at this site prior to the public hearing.

The hearing will be held at the Cross Roads Middle School Auditorium 535 Fishing Creek Road in Lewisberry starting at 6:30 p.m.

Persons wishing to present formal oral comment at the hearing should register before 4:00 p.m., April 17, 2024 by calling John Repetz at 717-705-4904 or send email to: jrepetz@pa.gov.

If no person registers to present oral comments, by April 17, 2024 the hearing will not be held, but will be replaced with an informational meeting. 

Persons interested in finding out if anyone has registered, and if the hearing will be held, should also contact John Repetz.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.  (PA Bulletin, Page 1408)

Visit DEP’s Newberry Township PFC Site webpage for documents and more information.

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Related Article:

-- DEP Sets Feb. 13 Hearing On Hazardous Sites Cleanup Plan For Newberry Twp. PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Contamination Site In York County; Levels Exceed DEP Drinking Water MCL  [PaEN]

[Posted: March 15, 2024]  PA Environment Digest