The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled two public meetings to discuss the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy in Williamsport and Harrisburg.

The upcoming meetings will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates and locations:

· April 11 -- Goddard Room, DEP Northcentral Regional Office Building, 208 West Third St., Suite 101, Williamsport; and

· April 12 -- Conference Room, DEP Lab Building, 2575 Interstate Dr., Harrisburg.

Developers and consultants are invited to discuss and give feedback on implementation issues related to the Tributary Strategy, as well as the department's permitting procedures. The goal is to share ideas to improve predictability and assure that the compliance obligations do not upset development plans and schedules.

To confirm attendance or for more information, contact Ann Smith of DEP's Water Planning Office at 717-772-4785 or e-mail annsmith@state.pa.us .

4/7/2006