Sunday, July 26, 2026

DEP Invites Comments On Stormwater Permit For Milesburg 230kV Transmission Line Upgrade To Support Data Center Development In Centre County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 25 PA Bulletin inviting comments on an Individual Stormwater Permit for the Appalachian Transmission Company (FirstEnergy) Milesburg 230KV Transmission Line Upgrade Project in Mifflinburg Borough, Centre County.  (
PA Bulletin, page 4412)

The project involves 3.01 acres of disturbed earth covering the upgrade of wiring at the existing substation and the addition of two new 230 kV transmission line structures within the existing right-of-way.

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

Comments are due August 24-- 30 days from this notice.

Comments should be sent to DEP Northcentral Regional Office, 208 W. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or by email to: RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov

To schedule an appointment to review the application, contact the DEP Northcentral Regional Office at 570-327-3693 or send an email to: RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.  (PA Bulletin, page 4412)

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[Posted: July 26, 2026]  PA Environment Digest

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