Saturday, July 18, 2026

DEP Issues Chapter 105 Permit For Expand Operating LLC Double 16-Inch Water Pipelines In Wysox Twp., Bradford County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 18 PA Bulletin announcing it has issued a Chapter 105 Encroachment Permit to Expand Operating LLC for double 16-inch water pipelines to support shale gas well development in Wysox Township, Bradford County.  (
PA Bulletin, page 4316)

The project will impact Wysox Creek, Vought Creek and various wetlands and floodways.

Questions about the permit should be directed to DEP’s Eastern District Oil and Gas Management Program Office in Williamsport by calling (570) 321-6550 or sending email to: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov

Parties aggrieved by this decision have 30 days from the date of this notice-- August 17--  to appeal this action to the Environmental Hearing Board.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 4316)

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-- DEP Issues Chapter 105 Permit For Expand Operating LLC Double 16-Inch Water Pipelines In Wysox Twp., Bradford County  [PaEN]

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-- Gov. Shapiro's Legal Action To Impose Price Cap On PJM Interconnection Generation Capacity Auctions  Results In Saving Consumers $13.3 Billion In Latest Power Auction  [PaEN] 

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-- Bloomberg: US Cost For Natural Gas Power At 17-Year High And Climbing 

-- WESA/NPR: Oil Companies Are Making Billions, Calls To Tax Their Windfall Profits Are Growing

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-- Wash Post: President Has Spent Billions On Fossil Fuels, Nuclear While Canceling Wind, Solar Generation That Were Ready To Go - His Electricity Boom Has Yet To Materialize  

[Posted: July 18, 2026]  PA Environment Digest

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