Susquehanna River Basin Commission To Hold Oct. 28 Hearing On Proposed Fee Increase, Records Policy And Water Withdrawal Requests, Including One For Shale Gas Development

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the October 17 PA Bulletin announcing an October 28 hearing on changes to its access tor records policy, an increase in fees for next year and water withdrawal requisitions, including one for shale gas development. 

The hearing will be held at the Commission offices at 4423 North Front Street in Harrisburg starting at 5:00 p.m.  Individuals may also join the hearing by telephone (877) 304-9269, passcode 2619070#.

The projects and actions that are the subject of the hearing are intended to be scheduled for Commission action at its next business meeting, scheduled for December 10, 2026, 

The proposed shale gas development withdrawal on the agenda is--

-- Project Sponsor and Facility: Expand Operating, LLC (Susquehanna River), Terry Township, Bradford County, PA. Application for surface water withdrawal of up to 3.000 mgd (peak day). Read more here.

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[Posted: October 16, 2026]  PA Environment Digest