The Department of Environmental Protection will be accepting comments on a noncoal surface mine permit application, and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) application for Specialty Granules LLC’s Northern Tract Quarry, located in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County through February 13.

DEP held a meeting and hearing on the permits January 30 in Fairfield.

DEP representatives from the Cambria District Mining Office were available to answer questions concerning the permit application. At 7:00 PM, formal comments regarding the permit applications will be accepted.

DEP conducted an initial information session and hearing on July 23, 2018. In response to questions and comments generated from that event, Specialty Granules submitted further data and information, and results of further analyses.

Specialty Granules is proposing to conduct noncoal surface mining activities on company owned property located immediately north of its existing Charmain Plant facility, and discharge water to the Toms Creek watershed, which is designated as High Quality, Cold Water Fishes, and Migratory Fishes.

A copy of the application is available for public review at the Adams County Conservation District, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Suite 201, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Responses to the previously submitted comments and supporting documentation is available for review on DEP’s website.

Individuals in need of an accommodation to participate in the hearing, as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, should contact DEP’s Daniel Sammarco at 814-472-1900, or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.

Questions should be directed to John Repetz by calling 717-705-4904 and send an email to: jrepetz@pa.gov.

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