The Department of Environmental Protection announced an extension of the public comment period for the Interim Final Nutrient Trading Policy to December 31.

DEP said the comment period is being extended in order to continue gathering input from the public, as well as to hold additional listening sessions about the policy.

Earlier this week, DEP, in cooperation with DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council, the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc. and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, held two listening sessions on the policy attended by over 100 people.

DEP said these sessions were so productive, it would like to hold more sessions to gather more input. The department will be setting up additional sessions with various sectors and groups throughout this extended period.

Interested individuals from agriculture, wastewater treatment facilities, industrial plants, developers, conservation districts, watershed association and environmental groups are welcome to attend the additional sessions.

If you have questions concerning this extension or on the additional sessions, please contact DEP’s Water Planning Office at 717-772-4785. Additional information is available on Pennsylvania's Nutrient Trading Program webpage.

11/18/2005