The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 26 PA Bulletin (page 7481) inviting public comments on its proposed Section 401 Water Quality Certification of a replacement project for the 21 miles of the Equitrans Pipeline in Armstrong and Indiana counties.

The project involves replacing the existing 12-inch line with a 21-inch pipeline along the same route for 91.4 percent of its length.

The pipeline is located in Conemaugh and Young Townships and Borough of Blairsville, Indiana County and Burrell, Cowanshannock, Kittanning, Kiskiminetas, Plumcreek, and South Bend Townships Armstrong County.

Comments are due December 26.  Comments should be sent to Rita A. Coleman, DEP Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.  Questions should be directed to Rita A. Coleman by calling  412-442-4000.

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