DEP Invites Comments On Renewal Of Title V Air Quality Permit For 750 MW Marcus Hook Energy Natural Gas Power Plant, Delaware County

The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on the renewal of the Title V Air Quality Permit for the 750 MW natural gas-fired Marcus Hook Energy power plant in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County.  (PA Bulletin, page 8784)

No public hearing has been scheduled, but one may be requested.

Comments are due January 26 -- 30 days from notice.

Comments should be sent to: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Section, Air Quality Program, at DEP Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401 or at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.

Documents related to the application are available for public review by contacting Janine Tulloch-Reid at 484-250-5920 or at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov or jtullochre@pa.gov.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.  (PA Bulletin, page 8784)

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[Posted: December 26, 2025]  PA Environment Digest