DEP To Hold May 21 Informal Conference To Take Comments On The Proposed Addition Of 7,154 Acres To The Rosebud Mining Company Penfield Coal Mine In Clearfield County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 2 PA Bulletin announcing a May 21 informal conference to take comments on the proposed addition of 7,154 acres to the Rosebud Mining Company Penfield Coal Mine in Huston and Sandy Townships, Clearfield County.  (PA Bulletin, page 2452)

The Informal Public Conference will be held at the Hickory Grange, 836 Mountain Run Road, Dubois 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.

DEP will accept additional written comments until June 4.

Copies of the application, fact sheet and related documents are on file for public review by appointment at Department of Environmental Protection, District Mining Operations, California District Mining Office, 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423. 

Please call or email Lori Jenkins 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 2452)

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[Posted: May 1, 2026]  PA Environment Digest