DEP Invites Comments On Proposed CNX Midstream Project To Expose Natural Gas, Water Pipelines To Prevent Longwall Mining Damage In Washington County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 2 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed CNX Midstream project to expose two 10-inch natural gas pipelines and one 12-inch fresh water pipeline in Morris Township, Washington County to prevent damage from underground longwall coal mining.  [PA Bulletin, page 7418]

The proposed Chapter 105 permit would cover the exposure of approximately 2,930 feet of the Morris to Nineveh Jumper Pipelines.  The exposure is anticipated to last approximately one year and result in impacts to wetlands, a floodway and Lick Run.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for information on how to review the permit and where and how to submit comments. [PA Bulletin, page 7418]

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PA Oil & Gas Industry Public Notice Dashboards:

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-- PA Oil & Gas Industry Compliance So Far In 2023 - It Isn’t Pretty

-- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - December 2  [PaEN]

-- DEP Invites Comments On Proposed CNX Midstream Project To Expose Natural Gas, Water Pipelines To Prevent Longwall Mining Damage In Washington County  [PaEN]

-- DEP Posted 71 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In December 2 PA Bulletin  [PaEN]  

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[Posted: December 1, 2023]  PA Environment Digest