Friday, May 8, 2026

DEP TO Host June 2 Informal Conference, Hearing On Permit To Add 4,342 Acres To Rosebud Clymer A Coal Mine In Cherryhill Twp., Indiana County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 9 PA Bulletin announcing a June 2 informal conference, hearing on a mining permit to add 4,342 acres to the Rosebud Clymer A underground coal mine in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County.  (
PA Bulletin, page 2754)

The informal conference will be held at the Clymer Volunteer Fire Company, 550 Sherman street, Clymer beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Department staff will provide a brief presentation regarding the proposed activities in the application. 

Immediately following the presentation, the Department will hold an open forum with attendees to answer general questions regarding the permit application and permitting process. 

Mapping will be available for attendees to review with Department staff to assist with questions.

Department staff will be available to receive both written and oral testimony regarding the application. 

Testimony will be placed into public record for the application and considered by Department staff in the application review process.

DEP will accept written comments on the application until June 16.

Comments should be sent to the DEP California District Mining Office, 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423.  Questions should be directed to 724-769-1100.

Copies of the application are on file for public review by appointment at Department of Environmental Protection, District Mining Operations, California District Office, 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, and the Indiana County Courthouse, Recorder of Deeds Office, 825 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701. 

Please call or email Lori Jenkins at 724-769-1023 or lorjenkins@pa.gov  to inquire about electronic application review options.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 2754)

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[Posted: May 8, 2026]  PA Environment Digest

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