The Department of Environmental Protection Friday announced it will host a public hearing on September 29, regarding a proposed plan approval to allow Calpine Mid-Merit, LLC to transfer and use emission reduction credits at its electric power generation facility located in Peach Bottom Township, York County.

There are no increases in facility emissions as a result of the proposed activity.

The hearing will be held at DEP’s Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110 from 9:00 a.m. until all scheduled oral comments are received. Oral testimony which has not been pre-scheduled will not be accepted at the hearing.  

Those wishing to comment orally are requested to contact Mr. Gary Helsel, Acting New Source Review Chief, Southcentral Regional Office, at 814-949-7935, to schedule their testimony.

Oral testimony will be limited to five (5) minutes per person. Commenters are requested to provide two (2) written copies of their remarks at the time of the hearing.

Written comments will also be accepted by DEP until October 9, 2015. Comments may be submitted to the Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Mr. Helsel at the number provided above or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).

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