DEP Issues Chapter 105 Permit For A Seneca Resources Co 16-Inch Shale Gas Water Pipeline Running Through Farmington & Chatham Townships, Tioga County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 17 PA Bulletin announcing it has issued a Chapter 105 permit application to Seneca Resources Co, LLC for a 16-inch shale gas freshwater pipeline running through Farmington and Chatham townships in Tioga County.  (PA Bulletin, page 6831) 

The pipeline project will impact Losey Creek and wetlands at several locations.

The project will result in 19,727 square feet (0.453 acre) of temporary wetland impacts, 3,591 square feet (0.082 acre) of permanent wetland impacts and 295 linear feet of temporary stream impacts 

The permittee will provide 0.182 acre of onsite and offsite compensatory mitigation for permanent impacts to forested and scrub shrub wetlands.

Questions about this permit should be directed to the DEP Eastern District Oil and Gas Management Program Office, 208 Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 or by calling (570) 321-6550 or by email to: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.

Any individuals aggrieved by this decision have 30 days from this notice to file an appeal with the Environmental Hearing Board.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 6831) 

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[Posted: October 16, 2026]  PA Environment Digest