The Department of Environmental Protection announced Wednesday held an informal public conference to discuss the Large Noncoal (Industrial Minerals) Mine Permit application submitted by Austin’s Excavating & Paving, Inc., for a proposed sand and gravel mine located in Athens Township, Bradford County. 

Written comments on the permit will be accepted by DEP until September 20 may be sent to David Bisko, Chief, Technical Services Section, via email at dbisko@pa.gov, or via mail at 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866 no later September 20, 2017. 

A copy of the permit application is available for review at the Bradford County Conservation District office at 200 Lake Road, Suite E, Towanda, PA 18848 during their normal business hours. Contact the Bradford County Conservation District at 570-485-3144 to make arrangements. 

Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact David Bisko at 814-342-8200, or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD users), or 1-800-654-5988 (Voice Users), to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.

Questions should be directed to Megan Lehman, DEP Northcentral Regional Office, 570-327-3659 or send email to: meglehman@pa.gov. 

9/11/2017