The permit covers these project elements--
-- An outfall of Non-Contact Cooling Water within the floodway of the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) consisting of a 36-inch diameter PVC pipe, a 15-foot wide, 50-foot long level spreader, and 0.033 acre of grading within the floodway.
-- An aerial utility crossing of PFO Wetlands (Other) consisting of an electric line.
-- An aerial utility crossing of PEM/PSS Wetlands (Other) consisting of an electric line.
-- An aerial utility crossing of PEM/PSS Wetlands (Other) consisting of an electric line.
-- An aerial utility crossing of PEM/PSS Wetlands (Other) consisting of an electric line.
-- An aerial utility crossing of PEM/PSS Wetlands (Other) consisting of an electric line.
-- An aerial utility crossing of PEM/PSS Wetlands (Other) consisting of an electric line.
-- An aerial utility crossing of PEM/PSS Wetlands (Other) consisting of an electric line.
-- An aerial utility crossing of PEM/PSS Wetlands (Other) consisting of an electric line.
-- An aerial utility crossing of PEM/PSS Wetlands (Other) consisting of an electric line.
-- An aerial utility crossing of PEM/PSS Wetlands (Other) consisting of an electric line.
-- An underground utility crossing of PEM Wetlands (Other) consisting of eight (8) 6-inch diameter duct banks conveying electrical conduits.
-- An underground utility crossing of PEM Wetlands (Other) consisting of nine (9) 6-inch diameter duct banks conveying fiber optic conduits.
-- An underground utility crossing of PEM Wetlands (Other) consisting of eight (8) 6-inch diameter duct banks conveying electrical conduits.
-- A utility crossing of PEM Wetlands (Other) consisting of a 6-inch diameter PVC water supply pipe.
-- A 0.11-acre impact within PEM Wetlands (Other) consisting of two (2) chain link security fences and a 10-foot wide concrete walkway.
The deadline for public comments is August 17-- 30 days from this notice.
No public hearing has been scheduled, but one may be requested.
Comments should be sent to the DEP Northeast Regional Office, Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or by email to: RA-EPWW-NERO@pa.gov.
[Note: The notice does not include this information: The application is available for review at the DEP Northeast Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-826-2511.]
Questions should be directed to Pamela Kania, P.E., Program Manager, RA-EPWW-NERO@pa.gov or 570-826-2511.
Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 4293)
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[Posted: July 18, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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