Saturday, March 28, 2026

DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Permit For 4.1 Mile, 16-Inch EQT ARO LLC Aboveground Shale Gas Development Water Pipeline In Cascade Twp., Lycoming County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 28 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Chapter 105 Encroachment Permit for a 4.1 mile, 16-inch EQT ARO LLC aboveground shale gas development pipeline in Cascade Township, Lycoming County.  (
PA Bulletin, page 1744)

The waterline will begin at the Wallis Run Fresh Water Impoundment, then follow an existing pipeline right-of-way to the Salt Run Pad A Extension.

The right-of-way will cross eight stream segments and 10 wetland areas utilizing open cut construction.

Stream segments include West Branch Wallis Run (High Quality-Exceptional Value), East Branch Wallis Run (High Quality-Exceptional Value) and Wallis Run (High Quality-Exceptional Value).

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

Comments are due by April 27-- 30 days after this notice.

Comments should be sent to DEP Eastern District Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 or to RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.

To make an appointment to review the application, contact the DEP Eastern District Oil and Gas Management Program in Williamsport at RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov  or (570) 321-6550.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 1744)

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[Posted: March 28, 2026]  PA Environment Digest

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