-- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - September 26 [PaEN]
-- DEP released a copy of a September 22 Air Quality Plan Approval and comment/response document it issued for the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Potter and Center Townships, Beaver County on September 25, 2026..
The permit covers multiple sources of air pollution at the facility, including ethylene emissions and air pollution controls on ground flares, the wastewater treatment plant and as-built air pollution controls. Read more here.
The permit is now being reviewed by community and citizen groups who raised a series of concerns about ongoing environmental and health impacts and the poor compliance record of the facility. Read more here.
-- DEP published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Chapter 105 permit for a PA General Energy Co., LLC 3.9 mile long permanent Saluda access road and staging area to support shale gas development in the Loyalsock State Forest in Gamble and Cascade Townships, Lycoming County. (PA Bulletin, page 6011) Read more here.
On May 6, 2026, DEP denied a Chapter 105 permit for this project saying-- “PGE failed to properly address the mitigation of all stream impacts, provide plans showing that the access road is properly graded in relation to the stream relocation and adjacent stormwater control measures, and provide clarification and detail concerning potential bridge design effects on the Proposed Project’s limits.” Read more here.
-- On September 23, the US Environmental Protection Agency published notice inviting comments on the reissuance of an expired EXCO Resources (PA) LLC Irvin A-19 oil and gas waste UIC Class IID disposal injection well permit for a facility located in Bell Township, Clearfield County. A virtual hearing is scheduled for October 27, if requested by the public. Read more here.
-- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin the Executive Director gave his approval to or renewed 35 general water use permits in June for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties. Read more here.
-- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin of projects approved for minor modification-- Huntsinger Farms, Inc. - Deep Creek, Schuylkill County.
-- The Environmental Quality Board published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed changes to the Safe Drinking Water Lead and Copper Rule. Comments due November 24.
-- The PA Environmental Management Agency published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin announcing the publication of new guidelines for the state Disaster Recovery Assistance Program - Individual Assistance.
-- DEP published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin announcing the Indiana County Conservation District issued two PAG-02 Stormwater General Permits (PAC320065 and PAC320066) to Homer City Generation LP for the A.I. Data Center/Power Plant Complex in Center and Blacklick Twps., Indiana County. (PA Bulletin, page 6423) Read more here.
-- DEP published notices in the September 26 PA Bulletin announcing it has issued Chapter 105 permits for the Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission, LLC 150 mile Piney-Seward And Erie South Piney Transmission Line Project. (PA Bulletin, page 6434 to 6437)
The project is designed to replace and update existing transmission lines to improve reliability and better handle large loads and expanded demand for electricity.
Chapter 105 permits were issued for segments of the project in Armstrong, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Indiana, Jefferson, Venango and Westmoreland counties. Read more here.
-- DEP published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments on an Individual Stormwater Permit for a Mercer Node Properties LLC project to construct two data center buildings and an electric substation in Sharon City, Mercer County. (PA Bulletin, page 6388)
The 14.64 acre earth disturbance area is within an area of known soil and groundwater contamination. Construction activities must comply with an environmental land covenant on the site and a consent order and agreement signed with MND LLC and MNP LLC on April 20, 2026. Read more here.
-- DEP published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments on an Air Quality Plan Approval for the installation of 156 diesel generators and other air pollution sources at the Greenfield Road Owner, LLC phase 2 data center project in the City of Lancaster. The Phase 2 of a data center and managed hosting service facility is located at the former LSC Communication East facility at 216 Greenfield Road. (PA Bulletin, page 6399) Read more here.
-- DEP published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin announcing it has issued Amazon Com Service LLC a PAG-03 NPDES General Permit for Industrial Stormwater (PAG033571) for a project in South Middleton Twp., Cumberland County. (PA Bulletin, page 6420)
-- DEP published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments on an application to amend an Amazon Com Service LLC a PAG-03 NPDES General Permit for Industrial Stormwater (PAG033571) for a project in South Middleton Twp., Cumberland County. (PA Bulletin, page 6372)
-- DEP published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments on an Individual Stormwater Permit for a PECO Energy Company installation of an electric substation and two 230 kV electric transmission lines crossing the Schuylkill River in Norristown and Bridgeport Boroughs, West Norriton and Upper Merion Townships, Montgomery County. (PA Bulletin, page 6394) PECO said this project will disturb 32.55 acres and is not related to data center development. Read more here.
-- DEP published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments and scheduled a November 4 hearing [if requested] on the reissuance of a Title V Air Quality Permit for the NLMK Pennsylvania, LLC Farrell Steel Plant in the City of Farrell, Mercer County. (PA Bulletin, page 6400) Read more here.
Grants
-- DEP published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin announcing the correct deadline to apply for an Environmental Education Grant-- November 13.
-- The Department of Agriculture published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin extending the deadline for Agricultural Plastics Recycling Grants To Nov. 6.
-- The Department of Agriculture published notice in the September 26 PA Bulletin extending the deadline for Researching Alternatives to Agricultural Plastics Grants to Nov. 6.
Meetings
-- September 28-- DCNR Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation meeting. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Link to join the meeting is available from Derek Eberly at deeberly@pa.gov. (formal notice)
-- October 1-- CANCELED. DEP Agricultural Advisory Board meeting. Next scheduled meeting Dec. 3. (formal notice)
-- October 8-- Virtual. Agenda Posted. PA Energy Development Agency meeting. 9:00 a.m. Click Here for instructions for joining online. Contact: Abbey Cadden 717-787-4936 or acadden@pa.gov. (formal notice)
Permits
-- Penn Goldenrod Solar LLC - 3 MW, 20.19 Acre Solar Energy Facility: DEP invites comments on Individual Stormwater Permit for the facility located in Clifford Twp., Susquehanna County. (PA Bulletin, page 6381)
-- Trogon Development LLC - Closed Warren Generating Station: DEP invites comments on renewal of an NPDES Wastewater Permit for the facility located in Conewango Twp., Warren County. (PA Bulletin, page 6385)
-- Bull Canal Dover Owner LLC - 169.37 Acre Warehouse Project: DEP invites comments on Individual Stormwater Permit for a project impacting Fox Run located in Dover Twp., York County. (PA Bulletin, page 6391)
-- Bellwether District Holdings, LLC - Industrial & Innovation Campus: Philadelphia Air Management Services invites comments on an Air Quality Operating Permit for Diesel water pumps and other air emission sources at the facility located at 3144 West Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia. (PA Bulletin, page 6401)
-- NP Falls Township Industrial, LLC - Beneficial Use Of Coal Ash/Slag: DEP received notice of the proposed beneficial use of stockpiled coal ash/slag as structural fill at the NorthPoint Redevelopment US Steel Keystone Industrial Port Complex Site in Falls Twp., Bucks County. (PA Bulletin, page 6442)
PA Bulletin - September 26 , 2026
Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 73 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the September 26 PA Bulletin - pages 6370 to 6443.
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[Posted: September 26, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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