DEP Sets Jan. 13 Virtual Hearing On Chapt. 105 Waterways Permit For Phase I PennEast Pipeline Project

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 12 PA Bulletin of a  January 13 virtual hearing on the Chapter 105 Waterways Management for Phase I of the PennEast Pipeline Project starting at 6:00 p.m.. (PA Bulletin, page 7107)

Phase I includes 68 miles of 36-inch pipe beginning in Luzerne County, going through Carbon and Monroe counties and ending in Northampton County.

DEP’s notice said it will schedule a hearing for Phase 2 of the project extending between Northampton and Bucks counties at a later date.

Individuals who wish to observe or present testimony at the formal virtual public hearing must contact Colleen Connolly at 570-826-2035 or coconnolly@pa.gov,  a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the hearing to reserve time to present testimony.

The WebEx information for the virtual public hearing will be available through the Public Participation tab on DEP’s website.

All comments, whether delivered orally during the virtual hearing or submitted in writing to RA-EPPENNEAST@pa.gov carry equal weight and consideration with DEP. Written comments will be accepted until close of business on January 20

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information (PA Bulletin, page 7107).

For more information, visit DEP’s PennEast Pipeline Project webpage.

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[Posted: December 11, 2020]  PA Environment Digest